Thin paper keyboard, wireless, touch

British scientists have created a flexible keyboard model that is as thin as a sheet of paper and can turn any area on the keyboard into a touch surface.

UK technology company Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) has announced that its keyboard model is the thinnest in the world, only 0.5 mm thick and gives consumers a " look at the computer interface." Hybrid " just as thin as paper, wireless and touch.

This device can be used to expand the touch areas of tablets and smartphones, so users can use the slim keyboard to type messages on the phone.

This keyboard model is as thin as a sheet of paper, only 0.5mm

It incorporates the company's low-power wireless technology with advanced printable and flexible electronics. Paul Williamson, CSR's Low Power Wireless array manager, said: "The device can do basic text input and touch controls and gestures, so you can swipe, zoom in, and zoom out. as well as using other more complex gestures, like people are using on touch screen devices ".

"It can also be used with a needle pen for handwriting recognition and for drawing and sketching," he added.

The company says that the keyboard can be integrated into the tablet's protective cover, or used to create large touches on the desktop.

The device will add "full keyboard experience" to the tablet without using the on-screen virtual keyboard like most keyboard software for tablets today.

The company claims the device will add "full keyboard experience" to the tablet without using the on-screen virtual keyboard like most keyboard software for tablets today.

The surface is as thin as a sheet of paper connected wirelessly, using the new CSR1010 chip optimized for "Bluetooth Smart" technology . This allows it to connect to the latest Apple smartphones and tablets as well as Windows 8 computers, using less power than standard Bluetooth technology. Touch delay is reduced to less than 12 milliseconds, ensuring visual feedback almost immediately.

"Customers want creative, mobile wireless accessories that work with their mobile devices," said Williamson .

The keyboard has inkjet technology so "it can quickly create in many different formats and fit the size of many tablets and smartphones on the market today , " he said.

CSR cooperates with Atmel and Conductive Inkjet Technology to produce a thin surface like this one. They use Atmel silicon sensors to sense Conductive Inkjet Technology's many surface contacts and printed semiconductors for flexible film.

The keyboard can also be used with a stylus for handwriting and for drawing and sketching

The product will be released at IFA 2013 event in Berlin, Germany on this Friday.