Software key labeling on software keyboards
US7752569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04886
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an embodiment, a software keyboard includes a software key with a first label and a second label, where both the first and the second label are visible. The first label may be displayed on the software key so as to indicate that the first label is active. In an embodiment, the user may provide an input so as to make the second label active and the change may be indicated on the software key. In an embodiment, the arrangement of the first and second labels may be adjusted in response to a resizing of the software keyboard.
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