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Method and apparatus for inputting information by using on-screen keyboard

US10481790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2015
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04842
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device includes a display unit configured to display an on-screen keyboard for inputting data in a first input field from among a plurality of input fields, and to display on the on-screen keyboard identification information of at least one input field from among the plurality of input fields, except for the first input field; a user input unit for receiving a user input selecting one of a plurality of pieces of identification information of the at least one input field; and a control unit for determining the at least one input field whose identification information is selected as a second input field in which data is to be input via the on-screen keyboard.

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