Abstract: The system provides a method and apparatus for automatically constructing, controlling, curating, recording, displaying, and preserving a discussion between one, two or more users on a topic. The system is an automated debate moderator that provides muting, time limits, number of rounds, round duration countdown, order of speaking, and end time that can be accessed via any processing device, including smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops, and the like. The topics can be self-generated or selected from a list of curated topics and the resulting recorded debate can be linked to on any social network or media viewing platform.

Abstract: The system provides a method and apparatus for automatically constructing, controlling, curating, recording, displaying, and preserving a discussion between one, two or more users on a topic. The system is an automated debate moderator that provides muting, time limits, number of rounds, round duration countdown, order of speaking, and end time that can be accessed via any processing device, including smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops, and the like. The topics can be self-generated or selected from a list of curated topics and the resulting recorded debate can be linked to on any social network or media viewing platform.

Abstract: Keys of a keypad are configured to exhibit a wave-like vertical profile across a width of the keypad, thereby improving user comfort. Keys on the edge of the main grouping are raised, with the height of adjacent keys gradually reduced until a minimum (trough) is achieved. The height of the further adjacent keys is then increased until a maximum (peak) is achieved. In accordance with one embodiment, the keyboard includes two key troughs separated by an intervening raised key portion. The key troughs are positioned at the approximate location of hands resting on the home row of keys, for example in the case of a QWERTY keypad at the “D” key and at the “K” or “L” keys. The continuous, flowing change in the vertical profile of the keycaps renders the keyboard more accessible to the natural, relaxed state of the human hand, easing physical strain.