Off-screen gesture dismissable keyboard
US8648825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2356/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and devices for discontinuing the presentation of a virtual keyboard or dismissing a virtual keyboard in response to the receipt of input are provided. More particularly, input entered outside of an area of a screen comprising a touch screen display can cause the presentation of a virtual keyboard to be discontinued. The discontinuance of the virtual keyboard display can be performed simultaneously with an operation indicated by the received input.
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