Evaluation and Improvement of Qwerty Keyboard Layout Based on Chinese Character Pinyin Input Method and Finger Operation Ability
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DOI: 10.38007/Proceedings.0001700
Author(s)
Xin Wei , Yumei Luo , Wenfeng Wu , Bin Liao
Corresponding Author
Bin Liao
Abstract
At present, more than 90% of Chinese people use Pinyin input method when inputting Chinese characters. In order to improve the work efficiency of related personnel and reduce work fatigue, the traditional QWERTY keyboard is improved. The staff's finger work ability was studied experimentally, and statistical methods were used to analyze the frequency of letters used by common Chinese characters under the Pinyin input method. The traditional QWERTY keyboard was evaluated under the perspective of matching finger ability and frequency of letter use, and suggestions for improvement were made. Program. The traditional QWERTY keyboard is not suitable for Chinese people who mainly use pinyin input method. The improved new keyboard scheme has certain practical value for improving Chinese characters input efficiency.
Keywords
QWERTY Keyboard; Layout; Chinese Spelling Input; Letter Usage Frequency; Finger Ability