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Methods and systems for executing functions in a text field

US10503763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2016
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2037

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  • 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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