need some protection?

Grippity has registered an approved U.S. patent, that protects every key which is pressed from the back, while the fingers of the user can be seen from the front. The patent number and claims are available here to registered Grippity clients. Peripheral patents pending, solving different aspects of the BackType concept, will be approved in the U.S., Japan and Europe through 2009.

The back side of devices and transparency is gradually being adopted by the most influencing companies in the industry. Here are some links to show where the CE world is headed.

1. Apple's transparent track pad
2. Microsoft & Mitsubishi Lucid touch
3. Apple's iPod with touch surface on the back

One of the main justifications for interacting with electronic device from the back is the ergonomic aspect. Billions of dollars are spent every year over ergonomic related health problems. Here is a short summary of BackTyping Ergonomic advantages.