Method and apparatus for accelerated entry of symbols on a reduced keypad
CA 2427735 A1 · Owner: Gutowitz, Howard A. · Inventors: Gutowitz, Howard A.; Jones, Terence
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This invention teaches that a single auxiliary key (1006) can support a multiplicity of ordered groups (1003-1004) and that only a subset of each group (1003-1004) needs to be visually represented on the face of a key and , that either multi-tap or predictive methods or both, can be used to input , members of each groups and that auxiliary keys (1005-1007) are a convenient and effective method to select ordered groups and to perform the multi-tap , function. This invention teaches: limited multi-tap depth reduced keystrokes , per symbol, discoverability graduated discoverability, compact presentation and seamless integration of multi-tap and predictive methods.
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- Filed September 27, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended September 27, 2021.
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