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Using language models to expand wildcards

US7277029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2005
Grant dateOct 2, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/274
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of inputting text is provided in which a first portion of an input string is received from a user, the first portion of the input string including at least one keystroke representing a wildcard character of the input string. A second portion of the input string is then received, with the second portion including one or more keystrokes all representing non-wildcard characters of the input string.

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