Japanese text inputting system having interactive mnemonic mode and display choice mode
US4543631A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/018
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A text inputting device includes a keyboard for inputting a string of characters of a first kind by keying keys and a first device for displaying characters of a second kind corresponding to the character string supplied from the keyboard as candidate characters and selecting a desired character of the second kind from the candidate characters for supplying it to a processor. A second device is also provided for reading a character of the second kind corresponding to a mnemonic code in the character string supplied from the keyboard for supplying it to the processor. In order to determine whether the first or second device is used, a selection switch is provided for selectively activating the first or the second device when a character of the second type is to be inputted. Further, to assist in teaching the mnemonic code, when the first device is selected, either visual or oral correspondence is provided between the selected candidate character and its corresponding mnemonic code. The invention is particularly useful in inputting complex texts such as Japanese or other language texts.
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