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Toughened keypads now speak USB

August 9, 2013

The keypad manufacturer Storm Interface has announced its latest technology that the company said connects keypads to any USB compatible host system.

The matchbox-size Storm 450 Series USB Encoder presses onto the back of any Storm keypad, instantly turning it into a "connect and communicate" device, the company said in a news release.

In its out-of-the-box configuration, the 450 Series USB Encoder is pre-programmed to output USB key codes compatible with the most commonly used keypad formats, including 4, 12 and 16 key arrays, without additional software downloads or re-configuration. They encoder can also be re-configured by the user to transmit alternative USB codes for customized keypad functionality.

The 450 and 450i encoders are the first in a range of modular USB interface devices planned for introduction by Storm during the coming months, as part of an initiative to make industrial-specification human-interface devices easier to implement and use.

"It's about reducing development time and installation costs for our customers" said Peter Ward, CEO of Storm Interface.

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