Directional input system with automatic correction
US7286115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V30/1423
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system associated with a text entry application, such as email or instant messaging, comprises an optional onscreen representation of a circular keyboard, a list of potential linguistic object matches, and a message area where the selected words are entered. The circular keyboard is manipulated via a hardware joystick or game-pad with analog joystick or omni-directional rocker switch built therein. The user points the joystick in the general direction of the desired letter, and then continues pointing roughly to each letter in the desired word. Once all letters have been roughly selected, buttons are used to select a specific word from the list of potential matches and send the selected word to the message area.
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