摘要 |
A data input device (1) is disclosed that comprises a structure (23, 29) designed for wearing by a user's hand (25), the structure (23, 29) is arranged with at least one data input means (3), and a position of the at least one data input means (3) corresponding to at least one contact area between the user's hands (25) when the user has folded, or clasped, the hands. Also disclosed is a method of operating a data input device (1) comprising a structure (23, 29) designed for wearing by a user's hand (25), wherein the structure (23, 29) arranged with at least one data input means (3), and a position of the at least one data input means (3) corresponding to at least one contact area between the user's hands (25) when the user has folded, or clasped, the hands. The method comprises generating a data input device operational status signal by determining if a reading of the at least one data input means (3) is in accordance with a predetermined data input device operational status signal reference; and indicating the data input device operational status signal. <IMAGE>
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