Form factor and input method for language input
US7508373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/018
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input method and apparatus is provided for use in various computer and mobile devices. The input device utilizes a rotating dial in which four arrows printed on the dial are rotated to select characters that are fixed along the circumference of a circle. The characters are divided into various zones. The zones are utilized to encode various letters and numbers. Additionally the zones may be utilized for editing and control functions. The dial may be freely rotated. Pressing any arrow inputs the character that the arrow points to on the dial. The input device and method may encode Asian language characters according to a set of encoding rules.
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