User interface, device and method for providing an improved text input
US9690474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04883
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A user interface module for a device having a touch display arranged with virtual keys and at least one first area. The device is adapted to execute at least one application adapted to receive text input and the touch display is arranged to display content associated with the application. The touch display is also arranged to display a text input area upon activation of the application's receiving of text input. The text input area, at least partially, overlaps the at least one first area. The touch display is also arranged to display the content being displayed in the first area as shaded and arranged to display text input received through the text input area clearly.
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