Device, method, and graphical user interface for entering alternate characters with a physical keyboard
US8922490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04895
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device displays a text entry area with an insertion point and detects activation of a first physical key in a physical keyboard. In response to a determination that the activation of the first physical key lasts more than a first predefined time period, the device displays a character selection area; while displaying the character selection area, the device detects activation of a second physical key in the physical keyboard; in response to a determination that the activated second physical key is an arrow key, the device moves a current character focus in accordance with a direction of the arrow key; and, in response to a determination that the activated second physical key is the first physical key, the device enters in the text entry area a single instance of a character that has the current character focus, and ceases to display the character selection area.
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