Wireless keyboards from JAOtech are designed for hospital-patient entertainment and for point-of-care terminals. The keyboards are hygienic as they are able to monitor their own disinfect status to give reminders when sterilisation is due. This is useful in hospital environments, where keyboards can harbour strains of harmful bacteria and pose a significant cross-contamination risk as they can be easily passed from user to user. The Wyki keyboard has a Smart Disinfect feature allowing staff to define periods within which a keyboard must be sterilised. Research by microbiologists at University College, London Hospital showed that bacterial levels on keyboards fall by 70% if they are cleaned every 12 hours. The keyboards integrate seamlessly with the company's Smart Terminal range through a docking station, providing an interface for patient records, Web browsing, TV and VoIP applications. The keys are a flat design with smooth contours that can be reliably and easily cleaned with hospital-approved germicidal sprays or wipes, including alcohol-based compounds. To simplify cleaning, a disinfect button is provided to deactivate the other keys on the keyboard and prevent accidental key presses during cleaning. The keyboard has a non-porous surface, and the base is manufactured using plastics injected with Novaron, an anti-microbial agent that eliminates the spread of infections. Thanks to the keyboard's all-in-one design, no covers need to be replaced or disposed of, and no drying or submersion in water is required at any point. There is also an option of a bright backlight under the keys for use in dark environments or during night-time.
