Florence Virtual Keyboard

What is Florence Virtual Keyboard?

Florence is an extensible, scalable virtual keyboard designed for seamless integration with the GNOME desktop environment. It caters to the needs of users who are unable to utilize a physical hardware keyboard, whether due to disability, a broken keyboard, or the use of a tablet PC. The application's core functionality revolves around providing a virtual keyboard that can be operated using a pointing device, such as a mouse, trackball, touchscreen, or eye-tracking technology like opengazer For individuals who cannot utilize a pointing device, Florence offers an alternative solution in the form of the GNOME On-Screen Keyboard (GOK), which enables input through simple switches A unique feature of Florence is its ability to stay discreetly out of the user's way when not in use, only appearing on the screen when needed. To further assist users with disabilities, Florence offers a timer-based auto-click input method, as well as a new, efficient "ramble" input method While Florence is primarily designed for the GNOME desktop environment, it can also be used with other desktop interfaces

Highlights

• Optimized for users unable to use a physical keyboard, including those with disabilities, broken keyboards, or tablet PC users
• Supports a variety of pointing devices, including mice, trackballs, touchscreens, and eye-tracking technology
• Provides an alternative input solution for users unable to utilize a pointing device, through the GNOME On-Screen Keyboard (GOK)
• Automatically appears and disappears on the screen based on user needs, minimizing disruption
• Offers a timer-based auto-click input method and a new "ramble" input method to assist users with disabilities
• Designed for the GNOME desktop environment, but compatible with other desktop interfaces