Government Compliance

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Criteria
Supporting Features Remarks and explanations
(c) Where a product utilizes touchscreens or contact-
sensitive controls, an input method shall be provided
that complies with §1194.23 (k) (1) through (4).
k) Products which have mechanically operated
controls or keys, shall comply with the following:
Supports
k-(1) Controls and keys shall be tactilely discernible
without activating the controls or keys.
Supports
[For Operation Panel]
(1) Major keys are recognized not only by vision but
also by other senses.
(2) Frequent used keys are aligned to be recognized
easily and different shapes and colors are used for the
keys so as to be distinguished easier.
k-(2) Controls and keys shall be operable with one
hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or
twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate
controls and keys shall be 5 lbs. (22.2 N) maximum.
Supports
[For Whole System]
(1) The force required to activate controls and keys is
22.2N or lower.
(2) Controls and keys can be operated with one hand
and do not require tight grasping, or twisting of the
wrist.
[For Input through key]
(3) Upper side of each key is concaved to be fitted on
end-users' fingertip.
k-(3) If key repeat is supported, the controls, an
input method shall be delay before repeat shall be
adjustable.
Supports
[For Input through key, touch panel]
(1) Key repeat function can set repeat start time (t1)
and repeat interval (t2), or these functions are non-
activated.
(2) Key repeat function can control repeat start time
(t1) up to 2 seconds or disable it.
(3) Key repeat function can control repeat speed (t2)
up to 2 seconds per letter or disable it.
k-(4) The status of all locking or toggle controls or
keys shall be visually discernible, and discernable
through touch or sound.
Supports Power Key is discernible through touch.
(d) When biometric forms of user identification or
control are used, an alternative form of identification
or activation, which does not require the user to
possess particular biological characteristics, shall
also be provided.
Not Applicable No biometric forms of user identification are used.
(e) When products provide auditory output, the audio
signal shall be provided at a standard signal level
through an industry standard connector that will allow
for private listening. The product must provide the
ability to interrupt, pause, and restart the audio at
anytime.
Not Applicable No auditory output will be provided.