FAQ: how to use

Commands are executed by dragging a finger to one of the four labels.

→  Swiping from one label to the next turns menu navigation into a single fluid gesture for issuing and chaining commands.

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Drag Command Stick™ out to summon, double tap the center to shrink and drag to reposition.

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Drag the cursor to each label in sequence and release over a command to execute it.

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Drag the cursor over the cancel zone and release mid command to cancel.

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Moving economically through sections by hitting their boundaries makes the process faster and more efficient.

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Command Stick™ can be resized via dial and works the same way at any size.

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Entering the cancel zone while using a dial allows fluid and continued use of Command Stick™.

Licensing

Integrate blazing fast UI and instantly elevate your products' efficiency, ease of use and user experience. Command Stick™ is simple, universal and extremely versatile. Enquire via the licensing page for partnership opportunities.

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FAQ: for users

How does it work?

Command Stick™ works by allowing users to perform gestures on a touch-sensitive device to execute commands. These gestures are mapped within a circular interface where different swipe directions correspond to different actions.

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Why use it?

Command Stick™ offers greater speed, efficiency and functionality compared to traditional interfaces.

Users can issue hundreds of commands from the same small space, quickly summon it to any location and fire off effortless commands from muscle memory.

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How do I install it?

To install Command Stick™, download it here from the Google Play Store.

Follow the installation prompts, and enable it in your device’s accessibility settings. This allows Command Stick™ to interact with your device and perform actions on your behalf. Note we do not collect any user data whatsoever.

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What devices are compatible?

Currently Command Stick™ is compatible with smartphones and tablets running Android 13+.

We are working on expanding compatibility to other platforms, including WearOS and possibly iOS, subject to API availability.

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Is it customisable?

Very. We have a range of themes to choose from with many more scheduled for release.

You can customise commands through the app by selecting the custom commands dropdown. From there, you can configure gestures to perform specific actions tailored to your needs and preferences.

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Can I use Command Stick™ without looking at my device?

Yes, one of the key features of Command Stick™ is that it doesn’t require direct visual interaction.

Once users learn gestures, they are performed through muscle memory. This capability is particularly useful in situations where users can’t focus on a device.

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FAQ: for licensees

What type of product is it suited for?

Our technology was engineered to be universally applicable to any physical appliance, platform or device.

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Why would I licence it?

Command Stick™ is novel UI technology allowing the seamless addition of functionality to your application. It adds the ability to operate the majority of software in a compact, ergonomic and highly satisfying manner.

Once familiar with the interface, users' speed and efficiency increases by significant leaps.

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Can it be used without a screen?

Absolutely. Command Stick™ has been engineered and tested from the ground up for optimal unsighted use.

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What degree of customisation is possible?

Command Stick™ is fully customisable in terms of its form, size, animations, variety of commands and their arrangement. Intended as white label it does not need to carry the CS logo and can be branded and themed as licensees see fit.

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Can I add features?

Command Stick™ has been engineered with capacity for hundreds of commands. Functionality that does not break the core tenets of Command Stick™ can be easily accommodated within the system.

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What does it cost to licence?

Licensing costs are determined on a per licensee basis. Contact us at licensing@commandstick.com to discuss.

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Can I get exclusivity? 

An exclusive licence is a possibility. Contact us at licensing@commandstick.com to discuss further.

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