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The In10did method ( pronounced " intended ") is a ten-key limited chord system that places one key under each finger in order to utilize all of them, however only two are needed for any operations ( excluding the " F " keys, which require three key presses ).

Each key is essentially a shift key so that with ten keys, there are ten single strokes and ninety two-finger keystrokes.

The alphabet is produced with a single press or by shifting with a thumb.

Changing modes, such as number lock, can make other input provided with a single keystroke.

This avoids complex chords while providing enough keystrokes for efficient typing and allows for some unique implementations such as typing with gloves.

A video game controller called the X-SKIN, using this system, was expected to be commercially available by 2010 to help make MMORPGs popular on console systems and ease entry of common data such as a username and password, but announcement of its release was available on the In10did website as of 4 March 2012.

The system can also be applied in a single hand configuration or as one key at a time if needed.

Claimed advantages of the IN10DID method are the diversity of devices, limited motion and simple chords.