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Method and apparatus for virtual keypad control

US9176667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2013
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0238
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided including detecting that a first key in a virtual keypad is pressed, the first key being associated with a first symbol, determining, by an electronic device, whether a predetermined input is received after the first key is pressed, reconfiguring the virtual keypad, without displaying the first symbol, when the predetermined input is received; and displaying the first symbol when the predetermined input is not received.

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