Computing the optimal keyboard through a geometric analysis of the English language

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Deschamps, Jules, Hubert, Quentin, Lucas Ryckelynck
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 17.10.2023
• Subjects: Data analysis; Keyboards; Optimization

In the context of a group project for the course COMSW4995 002 - Geometric Data Analysis, we bring our attention to the design of fast-typing keyboards. Leveraging some geometric tools in an optimization framework allowed us to propose novel keyboard layouts that offer a faster typing.