The Finger Mapping System

With great considerations for motor control with respect to what we have learned to be known as “the degrees-of-freedom problem”, “the serial order problem” and “action learning”, the Finger Mapping System (FMS) software is a technological breakthrough that sets the standard for keyboarding instruction. It is the derivative of a patented learning system, based on cognitive science research, tested at State University of New York at Buffalo. This software has a:

• Dynamic patented lesson system, based on a unique module generator and sequencer for the keyboard and the fingers.
• Real time data collector and analyzer of systematically randomized inter-keystroke combinations.
• Minute-by-minute feedback system that scientifically assists end-users— students and teachers alike.
• Well-established threshold system that appropriately identifies students’ progress and automatically moves them to different finger lessons and levels.
• Summarized and detailed report that contains results of practiced lessons for quick, extensive and professional feedbacks of analyzed strengths and weaknesses.
• Well-defined set of rules for hand/finger placement and lifting on a typing keyboard.
• Well-defined set of tests to measure a user’s true ability to type.

This software is excellent for:

• First-time keyboarding students—children and adults.
• School principles and teachers to professionally supervise and guide their typing students.
• Heavy users of the typing keyboard (the unpredictability of the lessons are challenging to not only first time learners but also highly proficient typists).

• Complete hand and finger workout for increasing flexibility, strength, coordination, and dexterity in your hands and fingers.

• Inflexibility of finger tendons associated with psycho-physiological disorders and cumulative trauma disorders or repetitive stress injuries associated with typing known words (FMS can be used for therapeutic purposes).

The software is a derivative of US Patent 5997306, which was partially applied in 1994 and 1999 to develop the world wide, distributed and discontinued Conceptual Effects Typing Method® (CETM®) through JoeBis Publishing, Inc., Simon & Schuster and its affiliate Knowledge Adventure.

FMS is drawn from many cognitive science research areas, including human learning, biological foundations of learning, feedback and neural networks, learning of strategies for synthesizing specific solutions, language, communication and symbol systems, visualization and representation of complex phenomena and multidimensional data, analogical reasoning, structure of disciplinary knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, mathematical, statistical and computational modeling, and learning technologies, such as intelligent tutoring systems.

The modules of FMS are totally different from the ROUTINES of Mavis Beacon® or any other typing software. Its principle approach is first of its kind in the world that utilizes NONE LANGUAGE BASED keyboarding INSTRUCTIONAL routines. The method is based on careful considerations for the keyboard itself, the physical, physiological, biomechanical, and psychological capabilities and the development of individuals, including young children.

The instructional approach of the FMS software was researched and developed by Joseph B. Delphonse in 1994 to study learning memory and cognition. The method was approved for testing by the Health Sciences Divisional Committee (HSDC) for Experimental Animal/Human Subject at State University of New York at Buffalo in 1995 and approved for use by New York State Department of Education and Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision in 1996.