Method and apparatus for using persistent directional gestures for localization input
US9292101B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04883
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses are provided for entering characters into an electronic device. As part of a device configuration process, languages and associated character sets are stored in the electronic device. Responsive to user input as part of a device operation process, the electronic device presents a menu of language character sets for selection, with the language character sets assigned to particular positions within the menu. In response to the selected language character set, the electronic device presents a menu of language variant characters for selection, with the language variant characters assigned to particular positions within the menu. In response to selection of a language variant character, the electronic device displays the character within the display window.
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