Abstract: An alpha-numeric computer keyboard is designed with a built-in stereo and electronic switching circuitry to enable students (users) to build proper key boarding skills and develop speed in the shortest possible time. Students listen to the recorded instructions on the tape and transcribe groups of letters, words, phrases, sentences, numbers, and symbols/punctuation marks as they are dictated, using the proper finger to strike each key. The dictation is stopped by a signal on the tape and restarted when the student depresses the last key of the segment, making the speed completely natural for each student to build speed while developing skill. This is accomplished by wiring specific keys, for example Space, Period and Enter as momentary switches which are connected to a selection switch for restarting the tape each time the last key of a segment is depressed by the student so that the next item can be heard immediately.

Abstract: A dexterity evaluation apparatus which provides an indication of an individual's dexterity by determining the amount of time required for an individual to complete the assembly of a circuit on a simulated electronic circuit board in accordance with an adjoining pre-wired circuit. The apparatus includes a simulated electronic circuit panel, electronic circuit components, a timer circuit, and a timer display. To conduct the dexterity evaluation, the timer display count is started, then the evaluation subject assembles the electronic circuit components on the circuit board. When the assembly is complete, the timer display count is automatically stopped. The completed circuit is then compared for accuracy against the pre-wired circuit and the elapsed time recorded. The results provide an indication of the individual's dexterity for the purpose of monitoring training progress or employment screening.