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Off-screen gesture dismissable keyboard

US8648825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateSep 28, 2011
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 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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