Kord® Interface Technology has some specific advantages over conventional input methods. Little or no visual concentration is required. Once a particular software navigational path is learnt, muscle memory boosts learning speed, enabling the user to operate a device almost eyes-free. It is fast to perform and very intuitive and unhampered by ambient movement or vibration. It doesn't rely on moving a cursor to a pull-down menu, selecting, releasing, etc.

Conventional pointing devices such as mice require a unique visual/physical effort for every selection; chordic input merely requires the simple motor action of articulating the fingers.

The input device is compact and requires only one hand and thus can be built into existing devices such as cordless controllers. Being visual the learning curve is negligible – typically it takes about 1 minute to understand. Any new screen is always manageable in much the same way that a mouse once understood is forever usable. The graphic buttons provide high visibility for use in adverse conditions (e.g. running, swimming, etc.). One can also seamlessly move from the Kord® Pad to a standard keyboard which means that training can be undertaken in the office or home (if need be).

Kord® Interface Technology enables full control of a computer's functions including even the most complex graphical user interfaces. The user can undertake alphanumeric typing, pixel-level cursor control and operate conventional windowing systems. One doesn't necessarily need a Kord® Pad to do this as it can also be operated using a conventional QWERTY keyboard. The Kord® Pad is compatible with standard computer ports (e.g. PS/2, serial, parallel, USB).

In summary, Kord® Interface Technology is:-
• compact
• easily incorporated into handheld devices
• one-handed
• ambidextrous
• wearable
• easy to learn and use (typically 60 secs)
• unaffected by vibration or movement
• requires minimal visual concentration or feedback
• utilises muscle memory and rhythm for speed
• can control complex software
• private and discreet