Dynamic command presentation and key configuration for keyboards
US11099733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/044
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques involving selective modification of keyboard presentation and functionality. A commanding mode is selectively activated on a virtual keyboard. Activating the commanding mode attributes commands to respective individual keys of the virtual keyboard. Also in response to the commanding mode, indicia suggestive of the command is presented on those individual keys to which the commands were attributed. The commands can be executed in an application in response to selection of the respective individual keys when in commanding mode.
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