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Keyboard maximization on a multi-display handheld device

US10592061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateMar 17, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2356/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a virtual keyboard are provided. More particularly, a change in the operating mode of a multiple screen device from a multiple screen operating mode to a single screen operating mode, or from a single screen operating mode to a multiple screen operating mode, can be determined. Moreover, a change in the operating mode can effect a change in a presentation of a virtual keyboard. More particularly, a presentation of a virtual keyboard can be retained, where the number of screens of the device in view of the user is changed, provided an application with a keyboard focus remains in view of the user after the change in operating mode.

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