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Stroke based input system for character input

US8648796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2008
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/018
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved handheld electronic device includes an input apparatus, preferably a trackball, an output apparatus, namely a display, and a processor apparatus. The processor apparatus is structured to execute a number of routines including a stroke-based input user interface routine. The stroke-based input user interface routine is structured to present a user interface on the display. The user interface includes an active portion, a filter portion and an output portion.

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