Mapping UI controls on screen to keys
US12175072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04895
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided. The method includes identifying UI controls in a GUI for display on a screen of a computing device. The method further includes determining a position relationship of the UI controls. The method further includes mapping the UI controls to keyboard areas such that a position relationship of the keyboard areas corresponds with the position relationship of the UI controls. One or more keys within the individual areas are associated with the UI controls that are mapped to the respective keyboard areas.
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