GB2456957A - Handheld electronic device having multiple axis input device and selectable input mode indicator, and associated method - Google Patents

Handheld electronic device having multiple axis input device and selectable input mode indicator, and associated method Download PDF

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GB2456957A
GB2456957A GB0908437A GB0908437A GB2456957A GB 2456957 A GB2456957 A GB 2456957A GB 0908437 A GB0908437 A GB 0908437A GB 0908437 A GB0908437 A GB 0908437A GB 2456957 A GB2456957 A GB 2456957A
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Sherryl Lee Lorraine Scott
Zaheen Somani
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BlackBerry Ltd
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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
    • G06F3/023—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
    • G06F3/0237—Character input methods using prediction or retrieval techniques
    • 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
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03547—Touch pads, in which fingers can move on a surface
    • 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
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/041—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/7243—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages
    • H04M1/72436—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages for text messaging, e.g. SMS or e-mail
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/58—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a multilanguage function
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/70—Details of telephonic subscriber devices methods for entering alphabetical characters, e.g. multi-tap or dictionary disambiguation

Abstract

A method of enabling input into a handheld electronic device comprises outputting an input mode indicator comprising a representation of an operative input method language as a first characteristic of a current input mode and further comprising a representation of a second characteristic of the current input mode, detecting an input from a multiple-axis input device as being a selection input with respect to the input mode indicator and, responsive thereto, enabling the current input mode to be changed.
GB0908437A 2006-11-10 2007-11-09 Handheld electronic device having multiple axis input device and selectable input mode indicator, and associated method Expired - Fee Related GB2456957B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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EP06123890A EP1921542A1 (en) 2006-11-10 2006-11-10 Handheld electronic device having selectable input mode indicator and method therefor
US11/831,531 US20080114585A1 (en) 2006-11-10 2007-07-31 Handheld Electronic Device Having Multiple-Axis Input Device and Selectable Input Mode Indicator, and Associated Method
PCT/CA2007/002021 WO2008055359A1 (en) 2006-11-10 2007-11-09 Handheld electronic device having multiple-axis input device and selectable input mode indicator, and associated method

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GB2456957A true GB2456957A (en) 2009-08-05
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CA2541566A1 (en) * 2006-03-31 2007-09-30 Research In Motion Limited Handheld electronic device including indication of a selected data source, and associated method

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US6741232B1 (en) * 2002-01-23 2004-05-25 Good Technology, Inc. User interface for a data processing apparatus
WO2006062579A1 (en) * 2004-12-03 2006-06-15 Motorola Inc. Automatic language selection for writing text messages on a handheld device based on a prefered language of the recipient
CA2541566A1 (en) * 2006-03-31 2007-09-30 Research In Motion Limited Handheld electronic device including indication of a selected data source, and associated method

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