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Language input interface on a device

US8949743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2008
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0236
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, devices, and apparatus, including computer program products, for inputting text. A user interface element is presented on a touch-sensitive display of a device. The user interface element is associated with a plurality of characters, at least a subset of which is associated with respective gestures. A user input performing a gesture with respect to the user interface element is received. The character from the subset that is associated with the gesture performed with respect to the user interface element is inputted.

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