Handheld device with one-handed input and input method
US10061435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04886
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A handheld device allowing comprehensive touch input on a small part of a large display screen includes a touch screen, a display, a touch sensor, and a control module. The handheld device enters to a first input mode in response an operation on the touch screen. The control module controls the display to display a first virtual keyboard, an input operation area, and a character input area in the first mode. In response to operations in the input operation area, the display displays a character of the first virtual keyboard in the character input area. An input method is also disclosed.
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