Data entry method
OwnerAkihiko Yoneyainventor
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Abstract
A character data entry method using a set of key groups where the keys are located densely is disclosed, comprising the steps of: (a) selecting one or no key in each key group touching some or no keys in each key group; (b) checking the selected character that is determined with the combination of the selected keys from each key group; (c) searching the desired character changing the selected keys by sliding the touching fingers; and (d) enter the desired character by getting one of the touching fingers off the keys.
Claims3
A method of entering information by using more than one key groups, wherein a key is selected from a key group by depressing one or plural keys which belong to the same key group, comprising the steps of:
- (a) detecting the event that the selection of a key is ended at least at one of the key groups;
- (b) determining the information to be entered based on the combination of the selected keys in each key group at the moment just before the event of step (a) occurred;
- (c) judging whether the data entry is enabled or not by the transition of the key selection states and the sequence of the transition;
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- (d) entering the determined information if the data entry is enabled.
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