keypads

PIN entry surfaces

Keypads are small panels of buttons arranged in a grid, typically for entering numbers or codes.

Phone keypads have digits 0-9 plus * and #.

Security keypads control access to buildings or safes.

Calculator and computer keyboards include numeric keypads for efficient data entry: She punched her PIN into the keypad.

security

PIN

Authentication number sequence

  • accessRight to enter
  • codeSymbolic communication system
  • entryAccess or submission

alarm · door · lock · combination · numeric · passcode · authentication · restricted · buzzer · gate

computing

numeric

Expressed in digits

typing · peripheral · membrane · mechanical · USB · wireless · Bluetooth · ergonomic · spreadsheet · accounting

telephone

buttons

Small disc fasteners

  • dialGraduated circular indicator
  • numbersCounting and calculation symbols
  • touch-toneButton-based phone system

phone · calling · landline · receiver · digits · redial · speakerphone · voicemail · hold · mute

devices

remote

Distant or controller

elevator · appliance · buttons · interface · vending · kiosk · terminal · thermostat · safe · timer

accessibility

tactile

Of the touching sense

dots · texture · feedback · markers · orientation · navigation · assistive · embossed · indicators · locator

Categories
Opposites
input interface type

keypadstouchscreens

Pressure-sensitive display interfaces

motion sensors · eye tracking · touchpads · facial recognition · voice controls

tactile feedback

keypadstouchscreens

Pressure-sensitive display interfaces

flat panels · virtual keyboards

interface physicality

keypadsvirtual keyboards

Digital input interface displayed

holographic displays · thought control · soft keys

Phrases
Family

keypad

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G