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Numeric keypad having keys assigned multiple-strokes for ideographic character input

US7382291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2004
Grant dateJun 3, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0233
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A numeric keypad (100) for entering ideographic characters is provided. The numeric keypad (100) comprises a first set of input keys (102) corresponding to numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and a second set of input keys (104) corresponding to numeral 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0. Each of the first set of input keys (102) has a predefined single character stroke, which complies with the GB18031 standard. The second set of input keys (104) is assigned a first particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes and a second particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes different from the first particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes.

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