Keybounce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkiːbaʊns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keybounce is a noun meaning (computer hardware, electronics) Multiple recorded keystrokes from a single press of a key on a computer keyboard due to poor electrical contact.
Meaning
(computer hardware, electronics) Multiple recorded keystrokes from a single press of a key on a computer keyboard due to poor electrical contact.
Example Sentences
Many of you have experienced what we call “Keybounce” — multiple letters from one keystroke.
A typical inexpensive key will settle down within five milliseconds, so if the keyboard scanning software polls the key less often than this, the controller will effectively miss the keybounce.
Word Forms
- key bounce
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ghosting, keyclick, keylogging, blocking, rollover, keypunch.
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