WO2003075145A3 - Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text - Google Patents

Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text Download PDF

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WO2003075145A3
WO2003075145A3 PCT/GB2002/005278 GB0205278W WO03075145A3 WO 2003075145 A3 WO2003075145 A3 WO 2003075145A3 GB 0205278 W GB0205278 W GB 0205278W WO 03075145 A3 WO03075145 A3 WO 03075145A3
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key
signals representative
alphanumeric text
inputting alphanumeric
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Kevin Thomson
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219—Special purpose keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023—Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
    • G06F3/0233—Character input methods

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Abstract

Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text comprises a keypad having a plurality of keys each bearing a representation of a plurality of characters to be input by that key, a display, key input detecting means for detecting key pressing operations, and key input processing means for outputting to the display signals representative of characters associated with the keys, wherein each of first, second, third, fourth and fifth of the keys bears a representative of a respective one of the vowels ('A', 'E', 'I', 'O' amd 'U') as the sole letter character of that key, the arrangement being such that the key input processing means outputs signals representative of the first four vowels in preference to outputting signals representative of the other characters associated with the respective first to fourth keys, and wherein said five keys are positioned and/or configured for rapid location and actuation by a user.
PCT/GB2002/005278 2002-03-06 2002-11-22 Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text WO2003075145A2 (en)

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GB0205314A GB2386097B (en) 2002-03-06 2002-03-06 Apparatus for inputting alphanumeric text

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US5861821A (en) * 1993-12-27 1999-01-19 Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. Keyboard-type input apparatus
US5861823A (en) * 1997-04-01 1999-01-19 Granite Communications Incorporated Data entry device having multifunction keys
EP0898222A1 (en) * 1997-01-24 1999-02-24 Misawa Homes Co. Ltd Keypad
US5900829A (en) * 1996-07-23 1999-05-04 Motorola, Inc. Method of and apparatus for detecting key actuations
US5954437A (en) * 1998-02-09 1999-09-21 Wen-Hung; Hsia Computer keyboard system enabling users to locate keys of letters, radicals and phonetic symbols quickly
WO2001067720A2 (en) * 2000-03-03 2001-09-13 Friedman, Mark, M. Multifunctional keypad
JP2001265505A (en) * 2000-03-16 2001-09-28 Alps Electric Co Ltd Character input device for electronic equipment

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3929216A (en) * 1973-09-04 1975-12-30 Harvey Einbinder Input keyboards
US5861821A (en) * 1993-12-27 1999-01-19 Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. Keyboard-type input apparatus
US5900829A (en) * 1996-07-23 1999-05-04 Motorola, Inc. Method of and apparatus for detecting key actuations
EP0898222A1 (en) * 1997-01-24 1999-02-24 Misawa Homes Co. Ltd Keypad
US5861823A (en) * 1997-04-01 1999-01-19 Granite Communications Incorporated Data entry device having multifunction keys
US5954437A (en) * 1998-02-09 1999-09-21 Wen-Hung; Hsia Computer keyboard system enabling users to locate keys of letters, radicals and phonetic symbols quickly
WO2001067720A2 (en) * 2000-03-03 2001-09-13 Friedman, Mark, M. Multifunctional keypad
JP2001265505A (en) * 2000-03-16 2001-09-28 Alps Electric Co Ltd Character input device for electronic equipment

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PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 2000, no. 26 1 July 2002 (2002-07-01) *

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