Methods and systems for executing functions in a text field
US10503763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/01
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and/or devices for executing functions in a text field are described. In some embodiments, a method may comprise displaying a field in an application running on a client device and accepting entry of text containing a predefined combination of characters followed by a keyword into the field, where the keyword corresponds to a function to be performed. A user-interface element based on the text is displayed and requests user input regarding the function. The user input is received and the function is performed in accordance with the input.
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