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Text-entry for a computing device

US9292082B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2011
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04802
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Example method and systems for text-entry are disclosed. A method may involve displaying a user interface comprising a character line, the character line comprising a plurality of characters in a substantially linear arrangement. The method may then involve receiving a first input via a touch-sensitive input device, wherein the first input comprises a detected movement on a first portion of the touch-sensitive input device. Further, the method may involve, in response to receiving the first input, displaying an indication of a selected character. The method may then involve receiving a second input via the touch-sensitive input device, wherein the second input comprises a detected movement from the first portion to a second portion of the touch-sensitive input device and back to the first portion. The method may then involve displaying the selected character in a text-entry area of the user interface that is separate from the character line.

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