Systems and methods for textual input using multi-directional input devices
US8552992B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04842
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for specifying textual input for a computing device using a multi-directional input device. Each character of a textual group is associated with a different angle. Each character of the textual group is displayed on a display screen at the associated angle. A swipe angle of a directional swipe received at a multi-directional pointing device is determined. The associated angle closest to the swipe angle is identified. The character of the textual group corresponding to the identified angle on the display screen is highlighted.
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