TW201220132A - Electronic device and method for rendering virtual keys - Google Patents

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TW201220132A
TW201220132A TW99137486A TW99137486A TW201220132A TW 201220132 A TW201220132 A TW 201220132A TW 99137486 A TW99137486 A TW 99137486A TW 99137486 A TW99137486 A TW 99137486A TW 201220132 A TW201220132 A TW 201220132A
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Hsiang-Ling Wang
Yan-Chi Lin
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An electronic device and a method for rendering virtual keys are provided. In the method, when a text input field is entering an active state, a software input panel (SIP) having a plurality of virtual keys is fully displayed on a predetermined area of a touch screen of the electronic device. When one of the virtual keys is selected, at least one specific key is chosen form all of the virtual keys according to the selected virtual key. After that, the SIP is hidden and only the at least one specific key is displayed around the text input field. As a result, the convenience of using the SIP to input text into the electronic device is improved.

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PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.d〇c/I 六、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明是有關於一種軟體鍵盤的顯示方法,且特別是 有關於一種顯示軟體鍵盤之按鍵的方法以及使用此方法的 電子裝置。 【先前技術】 • 隨著觸控感應技術的蓬勃發展,越來越多的電子裝置 採用觸控式螢幕取代傳統螢幕和實體鍵盤,而以觸控式螢 幕同時做為顯示各種操作晝面並可以讓使用者輸入訊息的 介面。其中,軟體鍵盤(SoftwarelnputPanel,SIP)便是 為了讓使用者能透過觸控式螢幕將文字或符號輸入電子裝 置而發展出的一項技術。 然而’也正因電子裝置的外觀設計日趨薄型化,在觸 控式螢幕大小有限的情況下,軟體鍵盤在觸控式螢幕上的 φ 顯示區域也受到限制。目前市面上常見的電子裝置大多會 以接近一半的螢幕區域來顯示軟體鍵盤。不難想見,在這 種顯不方式下,使用者可能要經常移動軟體鍵盤下方的晝 面’如此才能觀看到被軟體鍵盤所遮蔽的晝面内容。 另外在大部分的電子裝置中,軟體鍵盤的顯示區域大 小?是固定的’ m此軟雖盤上每健鍵的尺寸會與按鍵 數置成反比。當觸控式鸯幕係眉於電容式觸控螢幕時 用者必須透過手指來進行操作,但手指的接觸面積較大, 因此在按鍵數量過多的情況下,使用者也容易誤觸不需要 3 201220132 PNAI-SW-0S32O-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 的按鍵’而引起各種操作上的錯誤。 【發明内容】 有鑑於此,本發明提供一種軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯示方 法,用以提升使用者透過軟體鍵盤將訊息輸入電子裴置的 便利性。 本發明提供一種電子裝置,便於讓使用者利用軟體鍵 盤進行輸入。 本發明提出一種軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯示方法,用於具有 觸控式螢幕的電子裝L此方法包括在一文字輸入棚位進 入作用中狀餅’將軟魏盤完整顯擔觸控式螢幕的預 設區域,此軟體鍵盤包括多個按鍵。在彳貞_其中一個按 鍵被選取時’根據被選取之按鍵從所有的按鍵巾選出至少 特疋按鍵帛著’ ^藏軟體鍵盤並僅將上述特定按鍵顯 示於文字輸入攔位的周圍。 … 在本發明之-實施例中,其中在僅將特定按鍵顯示於 文字輸入難之周_步驟之後,此方法更包括在侧到 其中之-特定按鍵被選取時,判斷是否完成單字的輸入。 若否’則根據被觀之特定按鍵從軟體鍵翻所有按鍵中 重新選出―❹鱗定按鍵,並僅將麵選出的特定按鍵 Ϊ不!^子輸人攔位的。本方法會重複上述步驟直到 完成卓子的輸入為止。 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.d〇c/I VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a display method of a software keyboard, and more particularly to a button for displaying a software keyboard Method and electronic device using the method. [Prior Art] • With the rapid development of touch sensing technology, more and more electronic devices use touch screens to replace traditional screens and physical keyboards, while touch screens can simultaneously display various operating surfaces. Let the user enter the interface of the message. Among them, the software keyboard (SIP) is a technology developed for users to input text or symbols into electronic devices through a touch screen. However, due to the increasingly thin design of electronic devices, the φ display area of the software keyboard on the touch screen is also limited when the size of the touch screen is limited. Most electronic devices currently on the market display the software keyboard in nearly half of the screen area. It is not difficult to imagine that in this mode of display, the user may have to move the face below the software keyboard frequently to view the face content that is obscured by the software keyboard. In addition, in most electronic devices, the display area of the software keyboard is small. It is fixed. m. Although the size of each key on the disk is inversely proportional to the number of keys. When the touch screen is applied to the capacitive touch screen, the user must operate through the finger, but the contact area of the finger is large, so in the case where the number of buttons is too large, the user is also prone to misuse. 201220132 PNAI-SW-0S32O-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I button' caused various operational errors. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above, the present invention provides a method for displaying a key of a software keyboard, which is used to enhance the convenience of a user to input a message through a software keyboard. The present invention provides an electronic device that facilitates user input using a software keyboard. The invention provides a button display method for a soft keyboard, which is used for an electronic device with a touch screen. The method comprises the steps of entering a function in a text input booth, and the soft Wei disk is fully used to preset the touch screen. Area, this software keyboard includes multiple buttons. When 其中_ one of the buttons is selected, 'at least the special button is selected from all the button towels according to the selected button, and the specific keyboard is displayed only around the text input block. In the embodiment of the present invention, wherein after the specific key is displayed only in the week of the text input difficulty, the method further includes determining whether the input of the single word is completed when the side to the specific button is selected. If no, then re-select the “❹ 定 定 button” from the soft key to turn all the keys according to the specific button being viewed, and only select the specific button that is selected from the face! This method repeats the above steps until the input of Zhuozi is completed. 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 定按鍵顯示於文字輸入攔位之周圍的步驟包括依照第二按 鍵大小將特定按鍵顯示在文字輸入攔位的周圍,其中第二 按鍵大小大於第一按鍵大小。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中當軟體鍵盤被完整顯示 於觸控式螢幕時,各按鍵彼此之間具有第一按鍵間距,而 僅將特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入襴位的周圍的步驟包括令特 定按鍵之間的間距大於第一按鍵間距。 φ 在本發明之一實施例中,其中僅將特定按鍵顯示於文 字輸入攔位的周圍的步驟包括令特定按鍵具有透明度。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中僅將特定按鍵顯示於文 字輸入攔位的周圍的步驟包括對照各特定按鍵分別在軟體 鍵盤中的配置位置,將特定按鍵顯示在文字輸入欄位的周 圍。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中僅將特定按鍵顯示於文 字輸入攔位的周圍的步驟包括當文字輸入攔位的大小超過 預設欄位大小時,在文字輸入攔位中一游標顯示位置的周 ^ 圍顯示特定按鍵。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中僅將特定按鍵顯示於文 字輸入攔位的周圍的步驟更包括在文字輸入襴位的周圍顯 示至少一功能鍵。 從另一觀點來看’本發明提出一種電子裝置,包括觸 控式螢幕、按鍵繪製模組,以及按鍵選擇模組。其中,按 鍵綠製模組耦接觸控式螢幕,用以繪製包括多個按鍵的軟 體鍵盤。按鍵選擇模組耦接觸控式螢幕與按鍵繪製模組, 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I The step of displaying the button around the text input block includes displaying a specific button around the text input block according to the second button size, wherein the second button size is larger than the first Button size. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the software keyboard is completely displayed on the touch screen, each button has a first key spacing between each other, and only the step of displaying the specific button around the text input clamp includes: Let the spacing between specific buttons be greater than the first button spacing. φ In one embodiment of the invention, wherein the step of displaying only a particular button around the text entry block includes having the particular button have transparency. In one embodiment of the invention, the step of displaying only a particular button around the text entry block includes displaying a particular button around the text entry field in accordance with the respective position of each particular button in the software keyboard. In an embodiment of the present invention, the step of displaying only a specific button around the text input block includes: when the size of the text input block exceeds the preset field size, a cursor display position in the text input block The circumference of the circumference shows a specific button. In one embodiment of the invention, the step of displaying only a particular button around the text entry barrier further includes displaying at least one function key around the text input clamp. From another point of view, the present invention provides an electronic device comprising a touch screen, a button drawing module, and a button selection module. Among them, press the green module to couple the touch screen to draw a software keyboard including multiple buttons. Button selection module coupling contact control screen and button drawing module, 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 用以對軟體鍵盤所包括的按鍵進行選擇。其中,在一文字 輸入欄位進入作用中狀態時,按鍵繪製模組將軟體鍵盤完 整顯示於觸控式螢幕的預設區域。在觸控式榮幕侧到其 中之一按鍵被選取時,按鍵選擇模組根據被選取之按鍵從 軟體鍵盤的所有按鍵中選出至少一特定按鍵,而按鍵綠製 模組會隱藏軟體鍵盤並且僅將特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入^ 位的周圍。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中在觸控式螢幕偵測到其 中之一特定按鍵被選取時,若按鍵選擇模組判斷尚未完成 單字的輸入’則會根據被選取之特定按鍵從軟體鍵盤的所 有按鍵中重新選出一或多個特定按鍵’而按鍵繪製模組僅 將重新選出的特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入欄位的周圍。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中按鍵繪製模組在觸控式 螢幕完整顯示軟體鍵盤時’係依照第一按鍵大小繪製其中 的按鍵。而按鍵繪製模組在僅將特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入 欄位的周圍時,係依照第二按鍵大小繪製上述特定按鍵, 其中第二按鍵大小大於第一按鍵大小。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中按鍵繪製模組在觸控式 螢幕完整顯示軟體鍵盤時’令按鍵彼此之間保持第一按鍵 間距。而按鍵繪製模組在僅將特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入搁 位的周圍時,則會令特定按鍵之間的間距大於第一按鍵間 距。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中按鍵繪製模組在僅將特 定按鍵顯示於文字輸入欄位的周圍時,令特定按鍵具有透 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I is used to select the keys included in the software keyboard. Wherein, when a text input field enters the active state, the button drawing module completely displays the software keyboard on the preset area of the touch screen. When one of the buttons on the touch-type glory side is selected, the button selection module selects at least one specific button from all the buttons of the software keyboard according to the selected button, and the button green module hides the software keyboard and only Display specific keys around the text input. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the touch screen detects that one of the specific buttons is selected, if the button selection module determines that the input of the word has not been completed, then the specific keyboard is selected from the software keyboard according to the selected button. The button drawing module re-selects one or more specific buttons in all of the buttons, and the button drawing module displays only the reselected specific buttons around the text input field. In an embodiment of the invention, the button drawing module draws the button according to the first button size when the touch screen completely displays the software keyboard. The button drawing module draws the specific button according to the second button size when only a specific button is displayed around the text input field, wherein the second button size is larger than the first button size. In an embodiment of the invention, the button drawing module maintains the first button spacing between the buttons when the touch screen completely displays the software keyboard. The button drawing module, when only a specific button is displayed around the text input shelf, causes the spacing between the specific buttons to be greater than the first button spacing. In an embodiment of the present invention, the button drawing module allows a specific button to be displayed when only a specific button is displayed around the text input field.

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 明度。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中按鍵繪製模組對照各特 定按鍵分別在軟體鍵盤中的配置位置而僅將特定按鍵顯示 於文字輸入攔位的周圍。 在本發明之一實施例中,其中按鍵繪製模組在文字輸 入攔位的大小超過預設攔位大小時’僅將特定按鍵顯示在 文字輸入攔位中一游標顯示位置的周圍。 φ 在本發明之一實施例中,其中按鍵繪製模組將特定按 鍵與至少一功能鍵圍繞顯示在文字輸入攔位的周圍。 基於上述’本發明在使用者利用軟體鍵盤進行輸入而 按壓其中之一按鍵時,選出接下來可能會被使用者按壓的 一或多個特定按鍵,並僅將上述特定按鍵顯示在文字輸入 欄位的周圍。如此一來,不必耗費過多的螢幕空間顯示完 整的軟體鍵盤’以確保使用者容易觀看到晝面的内容,同 時也讓使用者能方便地進行輸入動作。 為讓本發明之上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特 參 舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。 【實施方式】 圖1是依照本發明之一實施例所繪示之電子裝置的方 塊圖。請參閱圖1,電子裝置1〇〇包括觸控式螢幕11〇、按 鍵繪製模組120,以及按鍵選擇模組13〇()其中,電子裝置 1〇〇可以疋手機、個人數位助理(Personal Digital Assistant ’ PDA) ’ 或智慧型手機(smart ph〇ne)等等, 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I Brightness. In an embodiment of the invention, the button drawing module displays only the specific button around the text input block in accordance with the position of each of the specific buttons in the software keyboard. In an embodiment of the present invention, the button drawing module displays only a specific button in a text input block around a cursor display position when the size of the text input block exceeds the preset block size. In one embodiment of the invention, the button drawing module displays a specific button and at least one function button around the text input block. Based on the above description, when one of the buttons is pressed by the user using the software keyboard, one or more specific buttons that may be pressed by the user are selected, and only the specific button is displayed in the text input field. Around. In this way, it is not necessary to use too much screen space to display a complete software keyboard ‘to ensure that the user can easily view the contents of the face, and also allows the user to conveniently perform input actions. The above described features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description. [Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the electronic device 1 includes a touch screen 11 , a button drawing module 120 , and a button selection module 13 〇 ( ), wherein the electronic device 1 can be used for a mobile phone or a personal digital assistant (Personal Digital) Assistant 'PDA' or smart phone (smart ph〇ne), etc., 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.d〇c/I 在此並不限制其範圍。 -雷Sit HO例如是電容式觸控®幕,除了用以顯 操作晝面之外,也可以偵測並接收 使用者透過手才曰進行的操作,進而同時做為電子裝置· 的輸^及輸出介面。在其他實施例中,觸控式螢幕ιι〇也 可以疋電阻式觸控螢幕或光學式觸控營幕等等在此並不 對觸控式螢幕110的種類加以限制。 按鍵繪製模組12G _觸控式« 11G。按鍵繪製模 組120係用以根據電子裝置1〇〇目前所設定的輸入語言以 及輸入法铸製包括”按_健_ ( Software Input Panel ’ SIP),從而將軟體鍵盤顯示於觸控式螢幕no。按 鍵選擇模組130搞接觸控式螢幕11〇與按鍵綠製模組 12〇。按鍵獅敎丨㈣峨健鍵純 選出部份的按鍵。其中,按鍵繪製模組120與按_= 組130例如是以程式碼型式實作的指令,並儲存在電子裝 置100的儲存單元(例如硬碟,未繪示)之中。在電子^ 置100的電源啟動並將上述指令載入其隨機存取記憶體 (未繪示)之後,電子裝置100的處理單元(例如中央處 理器’未緣示)便會執行上述指令而可完成繪製軟體鍵盤 以及選取按鍵等動作。 必需特別說明的是,在本實施例中,按鍵繪製模組120 特別會根據按鍵選擇模組130選擇按鍵的結果來改變在觸 控式螢幕Π0上顯示軟體鍵盤之按鍵的方式。以下將以圖 2來說明電子裝置中各個構件的詳細運作流程。請同 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.d〇c/I does not limit its scope here. - Lei Sit HO is, for example, a capacitive touch screen. In addition to being used to display the screen, it can also detect and receive the user's operation through the hand, and at the same time act as an electronic device. Output interface. In other embodiments, the touch screen ιι〇 can also be a resistive touch screen or an optical touch screen, etc., and the type of the touch screen 110 is not limited herein. Button drawing module 12G _ touch type « 11G. The button drawing module 120 is configured to display the software keyboard according to the input language and the input method currently set by the electronic device 1 to include the "Software Input Panel 'SIP", thereby displaying the software keyboard on the touch screen no. The button selection module 130 engages the touch control screen 11 〇 and the button green system 12 〇. The button lion 敎丨 (4) 峨 键 key selects a part of the button, wherein the button drawing module 120 and the _= group 130 For example, the instructions are implemented in a code pattern and stored in a storage unit (for example, a hard disk, not shown) of the electronic device 100. The power of the electronic device 100 is activated and the above command is loaded into the random access. After the memory (not shown), the processing unit of the electronic device 100 (for example, the central processing unit 'not shown) executes the above instructions to complete the operations of drawing the software keyboard and selecting keys. In the embodiment, the button drawing module 120 specifically changes the manner of displaying the keys of the software keyboard on the touch screen 根据0 according to the result of selecting the button by the button selecting module 130. The following description will be made with reference to FIG. The detailed operation process of each component in the electronic device. Please contact 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 時參閱圖1與圖2。 一般來說,當使用者在電子裝置1〇〇上啟動具有文字 輸入欄位的應用程式(例如啟動劇覽器或文字編輯軟體), 或者將電子裝置100的游標移至觸控式榮幕11〇所顯示晝 面中的文字輸人攔位時’都會使該文字輸人攔位進入作用 中Uctlve)狀態,表示文字輸入欄位準備接收使用者輸入 的訊息。此時如步驟S2l0所示,按鍵繪製模組12〇將包 • 括多個按鍵的軟體鍵盤完整顯示於觸控式螢幕110的預設 區域。具體來說,按鍵繪製模組12〇會根據電子裝 〇 目前所設的輸入語言以及輸入法來繪製要顯示的軟體鍵 盤。其中,軟體鍵盤所包括的按鍵係分別對應不同的字元。 接著在步驟S220中,在觸控式螢幕110偵測到軟體 鍵盤所包括之任一按鍵被使用者選取時,按鍵選擇模組 會根據被選取之按鍵從軟體鍵盤的所有按鍵中選出至 少一特定按鍵。詳細地說,由於軟體鍵盤上的每個按鍵均 各自對應不同的字元,因此在使用者透過觸控式螢幕110 點選軟體鍵盤上的其中一個按鍵時,便可將所選按鍵對應 的字兀輸入至電子裝置100。而按鍵選擇模組13〇會根據 此輸入字元以及電子裝置100目前所設之輸入語言的字庫 來找出能接續在輸入字元之後的一或多個字元(以下稱之 為候選字元)。另外,在使用者已輸入多個字元的情況下, 按鍵選擇模組13〇也可以根據最新的輸入字元以及先前輸 入的字元來從字庫中找出一或多個候選字元。而按鍵選擇 模組130會從軟體鍵盤包括的所有按鍵中,選出上述候選 C: 9 201220132Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 for PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I. Generally, when the user launches an application having a text input field on the electronic device 1 (for example, launching a browser or a text editing software), or moving the cursor of the electronic device 100 to the touch-type honor screen 11文字 When the text in the face is displayed, the character will be in the active state and the message input field will be ready to receive the message input by the user. At this time, as shown in step S210, the button drawing module 12 displays the software keyboard including the plurality of buttons in the preset area of the touch screen 110. Specifically, the button drawing module 12 绘制 draws the software keyboard to be displayed according to the input language and the input method currently set by the electronic device. The buttons included in the software keyboard respectively correspond to different characters. Then, in step S220, when the touch screen 110 detects that any button included in the software keyboard is selected by the user, the button selection module selects at least one specific one of all the keys of the software keyboard according to the selected button. button. In detail, since each button on the software keyboard corresponds to a different character, when the user selects one of the buttons on the software keyboard through the touch screen 110, the word corresponding to the selected button can be selected.兀 is input to the electronic device 100. The button selection module 13 找出 finds one or more characters (hereinafter referred to as candidate characters) that can be continued after the input character according to the input character and the font of the input language currently set by the electronic device 100. ). In addition, in the case where the user has input a plurality of characters, the button selection module 13 can also find one or more candidate characters from the font based on the latest input characters and the previously input characters. The button selection module 130 selects the candidate C from all the keys included in the software keyboard: 9 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S32O-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 字70個別對應的按鍵來做為特定按鍵。 接了來如步驟S23〇所示,按鍵繪製模組12〇隱藏原 本被顯示在觸控式螢幕110之預設區域的軟體鍵盤。基 此’原本被軟體鍵盤所遮蔽的晝面便能顯現出來以供使用 者觀看。 在步驟S240中’按鍵繪製模組12〇僅將按鍵選擇模 組130所選出的特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入攔位的周圍。舉 例來說’按鍵繪製模組12〇會根據文字輸入攔位在畫面上 的位置決定各特定按鍵的顯示位置,以使上述特定按鍵圍 繞在文字輸入攔位的四周。在本實施例中,按鍵繪製模組 120不會讓特定按鍵遮蔽文字輸入欄位,因此使用者可以 清楚地看到文字輸入欄位中的内容。 在本實施例中,一旦使用者選擇軟體鍵盤上的按鍵而 輸入一字元之後,透過按鍵選擇模組13〇以及按鍵繪製模 組120的運作’觸控式螢幕110將不再顯示完整的軟體鍵 盤’而僅有被選出的一或多個特定按鍵會顯示在文字輸入 攔位的四周。由於按鍵選擇模組13〇係根據能接續在輸入 字兀後的候選字元來選出特定按鍵,因此僅將特定按鍵顯 不在文字輸入攔位的四周可以讓使用者更方便且快速地找 到接著需要點選的按鍵。 在一實施例中,當按鍵繪製模組120將軟體鍵盤完整 顯示於觸控式螢幕110時,按鍵繪製模組12〇係依照第一 按鍵大小來繪製軟體鍵盤中的按鍵。而按鍵繪製模組12〇 在僅將特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入攔位的周圍時,則會依照 201220132PNAI-SW-0S32O-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I Word 70 individual buttons are used as specific buttons. Then, as shown in step S23, the button drawing module 12 hides the software keyboard that is originally displayed in the preset area of the touch screen 110. The face that was originally obscured by the software keyboard can be visualized for the user to watch. In step S240, the button drawing module 12 displays only the specific button selected by the button selection module 130 around the text input block. For example, the button drawing module 12 determines the display position of each specific button according to the position of the text input block on the screen, so that the specific button is surrounded by the text input block. In this embodiment, the button drawing module 120 does not allow a specific button to block the text input field, so the user can clearly see the content in the text input field. In this embodiment, once the user selects a button on the soft keyboard and inputs a character, the operation of the button selection module 13 and the button drawing module 120 will no longer display the complete software. The keyboard 'and only one or more selected buttons are displayed around the text input block. Since the button selection module 13 selects a specific button according to the candidate characters that can be connected after the input word, only the specific button is not displayed around the text input block, which makes the user more convenient and quick to find and then need. Click the button. In an embodiment, when the button drawing module 120 completely displays the software keyboard on the touch screen 110, the button drawing module 12 draws the keys in the software keyboard according to the first button size. The button drawing module 12〇 will only follow the 201220132 when only the specific button is displayed around the text input block.

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 第二按鍵大小來繪製特定按鍵。其中,第二按鍵大小大於 第一按鍵大小。 在另一實施例中,當按鍵繪製模組120將軟體鍵盤完 整顯示於觸控式螢幕110時,會使軟體鍵盤上各個按鍵彼 此之間保持一第一按鍵間距,而在僅將特定按鍵顯示在文 字輸入欄位的周圍時’按鍵繪製模組120則會令特定按鍵 之間的間距大於第一按鍵間距。PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I The second button size is used to draw a specific button. The second button size is greater than the first button size. In another embodiment, when the button drawing module 120 completely displays the software keyboard on the touch screen 110, each button on the software keyboard maintains a first key spacing between each other, and only a specific button is displayed. When the text input field is around, the 'key drawing module 120' will make the spacing between the specific keys larger than the first key spacing.

透過放大特定按鍵的大小及/或増加特定按鍵之間的 間距’都能提高使用者選到正確按鍵的機率,從而提升輸 入效率。 在又一實施例中,為了避免特定按鍵遮蔽觸控式螢幕 110之顯示晝面而造成使用者的不便’按鍵繪製模組12〇 在僅將特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入欄位的周圍時,會令所顯 2特定按鍵具有透日歧。例如,按麟製· 120可以 古f明的方式來呈現特定按鍵’但本發明並不對透明度的 可特定按鍵時’ 調整特定处心€了因應月厅、晝面的顏色分布狀況來 11〇的顯示* = ί ’進而強化顏色對比以在觸控式螢幕 者更、、主中續出特定按鍵,如此—來便能讓使用 ,月楚地辨識特定按鍵的位置。 了將了增加操作上的彈性,按鍵繪製模組120除 或多個功r二并^^入一攔广的周圍之外’還會將- 說,製模組是= 201220132By amplifying the size of a particular button and/or adding the spacing between specific buttons, the user's chances of selecting the correct button can be increased, thereby increasing input efficiency. In another embodiment, in order to prevent the user from inconvenience caused by the specific button occluding the display surface of the touch screen 110, the button drawing module 12 〇 only displays the specific button around the text input field. It makes the specific buttons of the display 2 transparent. For example, according to the lining 120, the specific button can be presented in the same way as the ancient button. However, the present invention does not adjust the specific focus when the specific button of the transparency is adjusted, and the color distribution of the moon hall and the face is 11 〇. Display * = ί ' to enhance the color contrast to make specific buttons on the touch screen, and the main button, so that you can use it to recognize the position of a specific button. In order to increase the flexibility of the operation, the button drawing module 120 is divided into a plurality of powers and two ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I (backspace),用以讓使用者清除已輸入的字元。功能鍵 也可以是空白鍵(space),用以將空白字元輸入至文字輸 入攔位。功能鍵還可以是用來叫出功能選單的選單按鍵, 使用者可透過按壓選單按鍵呼叫出功能選單,並點選功能 選單中的選項來控制電子裝置1〇〇執行不同的動作,例如 控制電子裝置100再次顯現完整的軟體鍵盤、切換支援不 同輸入語言或不同輸入法的軟體鍵盤。此外,功能鍵也可 以是專司游標移動的按鍵,使用者可透過此按鍵控制游標 在文字輸入攔位中的位置,或者將游標移至下一個文字輸 · 入攔位。本發明並不對功能鍵的種類加以限制。 圖3疋依照本發明之另一實施例所綠示之軟體鍵盤之 按鍵顯示方法的流程圖,本實施例是進一步說明使用者在 對電子裝置100進行文字輸入時,觸控式螢幕11〇、按鍵 繪製模組120,以及按鍵選擇模組13〇的詳細運作方式。 請同時參閱圖1與圖3,在觸控式螢幕11〇所顯示的 文字輸入欄位進入作用中狀態時,如步驟S31〇所示,按 鍵繪製模組120將包括多個按鍵的軟體鍵盤完整顯示於觸 ⑩ 控式螢幕110的一預設區域。 接著如步驟S320所示,由觸控式螢幕11〇持續偵測 是否有任何按鍵被使用者選取。 當觸控式螢幕110偵測到使用者選取軟體鍵盤上的任 一按鍵時,接著在步驟S330中,按鍵選擇模組13〇根據 被選取之按鍵從軟體鍵盤的所有按鍵中選出至少一特定按 鍵。由於按鍵選擇模組130選出特定按鍵的方式與前述實 12 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I (backspace), which allows the user to clear the characters that have been entered. The function key can also be a space key to input a blank character into the text input block. The function key can also be a menu button for calling a function menu. The user can call out the function menu by pressing the menu button, and click the option in the function menu to control the electronic device 1 to perform different actions, such as controlling the electronic The device 100 again visualizes the complete software keyboard, switches the software keyboard that supports different input languages or different input methods. In addition, the function key can also be a button for the movement of the cursor. The user can control the position of the cursor in the text input block or move the cursor to the next text input and stop position. The present invention does not limit the types of function keys. FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a method for displaying a button of a soft keyboard of a green keyboard according to another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment further describes a touch screen 11 when the user inputs text to the electronic device 100. The button drawing module 120 and the detailed operation mode of the button selection module 13A. Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 simultaneously. When the text input field displayed on the touch screen 11 is in the active state, as shown in step S31, the key drawing module 120 completes the software keyboard including multiple keys. A preset area displayed on the touch screen 110 is displayed. Then, as shown in step S320, the touch screen 11 〇 continuously detects whether any button is selected by the user. When the touch screen 110 detects that the user selects any button on the software keyboard, then in step S330, the button selection module 13 selects at least one specific button from all the buttons of the software keyboard according to the selected button. . Since the button selection module 130 selects a specific button and the foregoing method 12 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 施例相同或相似,故在此不再贊述。 干於鱗製齡l2G 按鍵顯 12 圍°換言之,按料製模Μ 120會 隱滅原先顯不在馳錢幕UG之預設區域。 接下來如步驟S350所示,由觸控式營幕u 測疋否有任何的特定按鍵被使用者選取。 、貝PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I The examples are the same or similar and are therefore not mentioned here. Dry in the scale of the age of l2G button display 12 circumference ° In other words, according to the material model Μ 120 will be hidden in the original area of the original UG. Next, as shown in step S350, it is determined by the touch screen u that any particular button is selected by the user. ,shell

在觸控錢幕11〇彳貞_彳有歡按鍵被 時’接著如步驟S360所示,按鍵選擇模組13〇會判斷是 否完成-個單字的輸人。例如,满目前已輸人的字元是 否能構成電子裝置100所設之輸入語言字庫中的單字。 若按鍵選擇模組13〇判斷尚未完成單字的輪入,本實 施例所述之軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯示方法將回到步驟由 按鍵選擇模組130根據被選取的特定按鍵而從軟體鍵盤的 所有按鍵中韻選出—或多個特定按鍵。接著再如步驟 S340所^:,按鍵繪製模組12〇僅將重新選出的特定按鍵顯 示於文字輸入攔位的周圍。 本實施例所述之軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯示方法將重複步 驟=330至步驟S36〇直到判定完成一個單字的輸入為止。 倘若使用者需要在文字輸入攔位輸入另一個單字,電子裝 置100中的觸控式螢幕110、按鍵繪製模組120,以及按鍵 選擇模組13〇便會重複執行圖3所示之各步驟,僅在文字 輸入棚位的周圍顯示使用者接下來可能需要選擇的按鍵, 而不會持續顯示整個軟體鍵盤,以便於讓使用者觀看觸控 式螢幕110顯示的晝面内容。 13 201220132When the touch screen is displayed, the button selection module 13 determines whether or not the input of the word is completed. For example, whether the character that has been input currently can constitute a single word in the input language font set by the electronic device 100. If the button selection module 13 determines that the rounding of the word has not been completed, the button display method of the software keyboard described in this embodiment will return to the step by the button selection module 130 from all the buttons of the software keyboard according to the selected specific button. Neutral selected - or multiple specific buttons. Then, in step S340, the button drawing module 12 〇 displays only the reselected specific button around the text input block. The key display method of the software keyboard according to the embodiment will repeat step = 330 to step S36 until it is determined that the input of a single word is completed. If the user needs to input another word in the text input block, the touch screen 110, the button drawing module 120, and the button selecting module 13 in the electronic device 100 repeatedly perform the steps shown in FIG. The button that the user may need to select next is displayed only around the text input booth, and the entire software keyboard is not continuously displayed, so that the user can view the face content displayed by the touch screen 110. 13 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 在以下的實施例中,假設電子裝置loo的輸入語言為 為英文。如圖4所示,觸控式螢幕110目前所顯示之晝面 4〇〇包括讓使用者輸入帳號的文字輸入欄位42〇以及讓使 用者輸入密碼的文字輸入搁位430。由於游標405被預設 顯示在文字輸入攔位420,因而會使文字輸入攔位42〇進 入作用中狀態。基此,按鍵繪製模組120將軟體鍵盤41〇 完整顯示於觸控式螢幕110的預設區域(例如觸控式榮幕 110的下方區域)。其中,軟體鍵盤41〇包括對應英文字 元的26個按鍵以及具有不同功能的7個功能鍵。 假設使用者已將英文字元“t”輸入至文字輸入欄位 420’圖5繪示的是當觸控式螢幕11〇彳貞測到對應英文字元 “e”的按鍵被選取時,按鍵繪製模組120顯示由按鍵選擇模 組130所選出之特定按鍵的示意圖。 凊參閱圖5 ’按鍵選擇模組130從英文字庫找出以英 文字元“t”、“e”開頭的單字包括“te”、“ten”、“teU,,、“test,,、 “teach” ,據此判斷在使用者輸入英文字元“t”、“e,,時,接 著可能會輸入的英文字元是1,,、“8’,、“1,,,以及‘‘11,,。因此, 按鍵選擇模組130會從軟體鍵盤410所包括的所有按鍵 中’選出分別對應英文字元“a”、“s”、“丨”、“n”的特定按鍵 510、520、530、540。在本實施例中,按鍵繪製模組12〇 會將特定按鍵510、520、530、540,以及倒退鍵55〇、空 白鍵560、選單按鍵570圍繞顯示在文字輸入攔位42〇二 周圍,該些按鍵並不會覆蓋文字輸入櫚位42〇,故使用者 能直接看到文字輸入攔位420的内容。也因為該些按鍵具 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I In the following embodiments, it is assumed that the input language of the electronic device loo is English. As shown in FIG. 4, the touch screen currently displayed on the touch screen 110 includes a text input field 42 for the user to input an account number and a text input job 430 for the user to input a password. Since the cursor 405 is preset to be displayed in the text input block 420, the text input block 42 is brought into an active state. Therefore, the button drawing module 120 completely displays the software keyboard 41〇 in a preset area of the touch screen 110 (for example, a lower area of the touch screen 110). Among them, the software keyboard 41 includes 26 keys corresponding to English characters and 7 function keys having different functions. Assume that the user has input the English character "t" to the text input field 420'. FIG. 5 shows that when the touch screen 11 detects that the corresponding English character "e" is selected, the button is pressed. The rendering module 120 displays a schematic diagram of the particular button selected by the button selection module 130. Referring to FIG. 5, the button selection module 130 finds the words beginning with the English characters "t" and "e" from the English font, including "te", "ten", "teU,,, "test,," "teach According to this, when the user inputs the English characters "t" and "e,", the English characters that may be input are 1, 1, "8", "1,,, and ''11, Therefore, the button selection module 130 selects a specific button 510, 520, 530 corresponding to the English characters "a", "s", "丨", "n" from all the keys included in the software keyboard 410. 540. In this embodiment, the button drawing module 12 〇 displays the specific buttons 510, 520, 530, 540, and the back button 55 〇, the blank button 560, and the menu button 570 around the text input block 42 〇 Around, these buttons do not cover the text input palm level 42〇, so the user can directly see the content of the text input block 420. Also because these buttons have 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 有透明度’因此即便空白鍵560、選單按鍵570與文字輸 入欄位430有部份重疊,仍不會影響使用者觀看時的便利 性0 在圖5所示之實施例中,按鍵繪製模組120係對照特 定按鍵510'520、530、540分別在軟體鍵盤410中的配置 位置來顯示特定按鍵510、520、530、540。詳細地說,軟 體鍵盤410係屬於qWERTY鍵盤,因此按鍵繪製模組12〇 會對照QWERTY鍵盤中的各按鍵的配置位置而在文字輸 入欄位420的周圍顯示特定按鍵51〇、520、530、540。基 此’對於熟悉QWERTY鍵盤的使用者來說,也很容易聯 想到需要選擇之按鍵的顯示位置。另外,同時比較圖4與 圖5則可以發現,按鍵繪製模組120放大了特定按鍵510、 520、530、540的大小並增加特定按鍵51〇、52〇、53〇、54〇 之間的間距’因而能有效降低使用者選到錯誤按鍵的機會。 在另一實施例中’如圖6所示,按鍵繪製模組120並 未對照軟體鍵盤410的按鍵配置方式’而是直接將特定按 鍵510、520、530、540、倒退鍵550、空白鍵560,以及 選單按鍵570圍繞顯示在文字輸入欄位42〇的四周。同樣 地’上述按鍵並不會覆蓋住文字輸入攔位420且具有透明 度。由於上述按鍵均十分靠近文字輸入攔位42〇,因此便 於讓使用者在觀看文字輸入攔位420的同時,能方便地選 擇下一個要輸入的按鍵。 圖7是依照本發明之又一實施例所繪示之顯示特定按 鍵的示意圖。在本實施例中,文字輸入攔位71〇在觸控式 15 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I has transparency' so even if the blank key 560, the menu button 570 and the text input field 430 partially overlap, it will not affect the convenience of the user when viewing 0. In the illustrated embodiment, the button drawing module 120 displays the particular button 510, 520, 530, 540 against the configuration of the particular button 510' 520, 530, 540 in the software keyboard 410, respectively. In detail, the software keyboard 410 belongs to the qWERTY keyboard, so the button drawing module 12 displays the specific buttons 51〇, 520, 530, 540 around the text input field 420 in accordance with the arrangement positions of the buttons in the QWERTY keyboard. . Based on the familiarity of the QWERTY keyboard, it is easy to think of the display position of the button to be selected. In addition, comparing FIG. 4 with FIG. 5, it can be found that the button drawing module 120 enlarges the size of the specific buttons 510, 520, 530, 540 and increases the spacing between the specific buttons 51〇, 52〇, 53〇, 54〇. 'Therefore, it can effectively reduce the chance of the user selecting the wrong button. In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 , the button drawing module 120 does not directly refer to the button configuration manner of the software keyboard 410. Instead, the specific buttons 510, 520, 530, 540, the back button 550, and the blank button 560 are directly directly used. And the menu button 570 is displayed around the text input field 42〇. Similarly, the above buttons do not cover the text input block 420 and have transparency. Since the above buttons are all very close to the text input block 42〇, it is convenient for the user to select the next button to be input while viewing the text input block 420. Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of the display of a particular button in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the text input block 71 is in the touch type 15 201220132

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I = 110顯示之晝面中的所佔比例過高,導致按鍵繪 _、、且120無法在不覆蓋文字輸入欄位710的情況下完整 顯不特定&鍵及功能鍵。對此,如圖7所示,按鍵繪製模 ”且120會在判斷文字輸人攔位爪的大小超過預設棚位大 λ!日’將特疋按鍵510'520、530、540,以及倒退鍵550、 :白鍵56G、選單按鍵57〇顯示在文字輸入欄位71〇中游 标705之游;^顯示位置的周圍。由於特定按鍵5ι〇至54〇、 倒退鍵550、空白鍵560’以及選單按鍵57〇均具有透明度, 因此使用者仍可看到畫面7〇〇中的内容。 必需特別說明的是,上述實施例雖然是以英文做為輸 =語言為例來對本發明進行朗,但本發明並補輸入語 言加^限制。舉例來說,在電子裝置1〇〇目前所預設的輸 入浯δ為中文且輸入法為注音輸入法時,按鍵選擇模組 130可根據被選取之按鍵所對應的注音符號字元並參照中 文子庫’從軟體鍵盤的所有按鍵中選出至少一特定按鍵(該 些特定按鍵分別對應可能接續的注音符號字元>同樣地, 按鍵繪製模組120僅會將特定按鍵顯示於文字輸入欄位的 周圍,以方便使用者完成中文單字的輸入動作。 综上所述,本發明所述之電子裝置及其軟體鍵盤之按 鍵顯示方法可避免軟體鍵盤大幅佔據電子裝置之螢幕晝面 的情況,而確保使用者在進行輸入時也能清楚觀看螢幕畫 面的内容。此外,在文字輸入攔位的周圍放大顯示特定按 鍵也有助於減少輸入錯誤按鍵的機會,從而增加輸入效率。 雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定 201220132PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I = 110 The proportion of the displayed face is too high, causing the button to draw _, and 120 can not be completely unspecified without overwriting the text input field 710 & keys and function keys. In this regard, as shown in FIG. 7, the button draws a mode" and 120 will determine that the size of the character input pawl exceeds the preset booth size λ! day 'the special button 510'520, 530, 540, and backwards Key 550, : white key 56G, menu button 57 〇 is displayed in the text input field 71 〇 in the cursor 705; ^ display position around. Due to the specific button 5 〇 to 54 〇, the reverse button 550, the blank button 560 ′ and The menu button 57〇 has transparency, so the user can still see the content in the screen 7〇〇. It should be particularly noted that the above embodiment uses the English as the input language as an example to clarify the present invention. The present invention complements the input language plus limit. For example, when the input 浯δ currently preset by the electronic device 1 is Chinese and the input method is the phonetic input method, the button selection module 130 can be based on the selected button. Corresponding phonetic symbol characters and referring to the Chinese sub-library 'select at least one specific button from all the keys of the software keyboard (the specific buttons respectively correspond to possible phonetic symbol characters>> likewise, the button drawing module 120 only Will The specific button is displayed around the text input field to facilitate the user to complete the input operation of the Chinese word. In summary, the electronic device and the soft keyboard of the present invention can prevent the software keyboard from occupying the electronic device. In the case of the screen, it is ensured that the user can clearly view the contents of the screen while inputting. In addition, zooming in and displaying a specific button around the text input block also helps reduce the chance of inputting the wrong button, thereby increasing the input. Efficiency. Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of example, it is not intended to limit 201220132.

PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twfdoc/I 本發明’任何所魏術躺t具有通常知識者,在不脫離 本發明之精神和範圍内,當可作些許之更動與潤飾,故本 發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1是依照本發明之一實施例所繪示之電子裝置的方PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twfdoc/I The present invention has the following general knowledge, and the scope of protection of the present invention can be made with some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. This is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖2疋依照本發明之一實施例所繪示之軟體鍵盤之 鍵顯示方法的流程圖。細^ i依照本發明之另一實施例所繪示之軟體鍵盤之 按鍵顯不方法的流程圖。 圖4是依照本發明之一實施例所緣示之教體鍵盤的示2 is a flow chart showing a method for displaying a key of a software keyboard according to an embodiment of the invention. A flow chart of a method for displaying a button of a software keyboard according to another embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a diagram of a teaching body keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.

意圖 的示=是依照本發明之—實關所繪示之&特定按鍵 圖6是依照本發明之另一實施例所繪示< 鍵的示意圖。 圖7是依照本發明之又一實施例所繪示之 鍵的示意圖。 顯示特定按 _示特定按 【主要元件符號說明】 100 :電子裝置 U0 :觸控式螢幕 120 :按鍵繪製模組 17 201220132The indication of the intention is a & specific button according to the present invention - Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the < key according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of a key in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. Display specific button _ display specific button [Main component symbol description] 100: electronic device U0: touch screen 120: button drawing module 17 201220132

i-NAl-iiW-OSSIO-TWXX 35545twf.docA 130 :按鍵選擇模組 S210〜S240、S310〜S360 :步驟 400、700 :晝面 405、705 :游標 410 :軟體鍵盤 420、430、710 :文字輸入攔位 510、520、530、540 :特定按鍵 550 :倒退鍵 560 :空白鍵 570 :選單按鍵i-NAl-iiW-OSSIO-TWXX 35545twf.docA 130: button selection module S210~S240, S310~S360: steps 400, 700: facets 405, 705: cursor 410: software keyboard 420, 430, 710: text input Block 510, 520, 530, 540: specific button 550: back button 560: blank button 570: menu button

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201220132 PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 七、申請專利範圍: 1. 一種軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯示方法,用於具有一觸控式 螢幕的一電子裝置,該方法包括: 在一文字輸入攔位進入一作用中(active)狀態時, 完整顯示一軟體鍵盤於該觸控式螢幕的一預設區域,其中 該軟體鍵盤包括多個按鍵;201220132 PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I VII. Patent Application Range: 1. A software keyboard key display method for an electronic device having a touch screen, the method comprising: When the bit enters an active state, a software keyboard is completely displayed on a preset area of the touch screen, wherein the software keyboard includes a plurality of buttons; 若偵測到該些按鍵其中之一被選取,則根據被選取的 按鍵從該些按鍵中選出至少一特定按鍵; 隱藏該軟體鍵盤;以及 僅顯示該至少一特定按鍵於該文字輸入欄位的周圍。 _ 2·如申請專利範圍第1項所述之軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯 不方法’其中在僅顯示該至少一特定按鍵於該文字輸入欄 位之周圍的步驟之後,該方法更包括: g在偵測到該至少一特定按鍵其中之一被選取時,判斷 是否完成一單字的輸入; 若否則根據被選取之特定按鍵從該些按鍵中重新選 出該至少一特定按鍵; 一特定按鍵於該文字輸入 僅顯示重新選出的該至少 襴位的周圍;以及 重複上转㈣狀賴單纟 3.如申請專利範圍第i 、十、'八馬止 示方法,其中去兮妒舻項所述之軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯 時,該些按鍵係符合-第々賴控式螢幕 特定按鍵於哼文小,而僅顯示該至少一 按鍵於該文子輸入攔位之周圍的步驟包括: 201220132 PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 文二第二按鍵大小將該至少一特定按鍵顯示在該 文子輸入攔位的周圍,其中纺 鍵大小。 W第一按鍵大小大於該第一按 干方i如盆申圍第1項所述之軟體鍵盤之按_ 時,該些按鍵之間具有一第破不於_控式榮幕 人^ 之周_步驟包括: 距/以 >一特定按鍵之間的間距大於該第-按鍵間 示方法如nm第1項所述之軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯 之周圍的二=少—特定按鍵於該文字輸入欄位 7 *亥至少一特定按鍵具有一透明度。 示方^如其申&專顯梅^圍第1項所述之軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯 之周圍的步驟包括 特定按鍵於該文字輸入欄位 置位特定按鍵分別在該軟體鍵盤中的一配 圍。將該至>、-特定按鍵顯示在該文字輸入攔位的周 示方補㈣1獅叙鲍_之按鍵顯 之周圍的it該至少一特定按鍵於該文字輸入棚位 兮女=文,字輸入棚位的大小超過一預設攔位大小時,在 文子輸入攔位令一游標顯示位置的周園顯示該至少一特 20 201220132 PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 定按鍵。 8.如申請專利範圍第1 示方法’其中僅顯示該至少一 之周圍的步驟更包括: 項所述之軟體鍵盤之按鍵顯 特定按鍵於該文字輸入欄位 在該文字輸人攔位的周圍顯示至少_功能鍵。 9. 一種電子農置,包括: 一觸控式螢幕·,If one of the buttons is detected, selecting at least one specific button from the buttons according to the selected button; hiding the software keyboard; and displaying only the at least one specific button in the text input field around. _ 2· The button display method of the software keyboard described in claim 1 wherein after the step of displaying only the at least one specific button around the text input field, the method further comprises: g detecting When it is determined that one of the at least one specific button is selected, determining whether to complete the input of a single word; if otherwise, selecting the at least one specific button from the selected buttons according to the selected specific button; a specific button is input to the text Displaying only the re-selected periphery of the at least niche; and repeating the up-turning (four)-like singularity. 3. As claimed in the patent scopes i, ten, and 'eight-horse stop method, wherein the software keyboard described in the item When the button is displayed, the buttons are in accordance with the - the first button of the control screen is small, and only the step of displaying the at least one button around the text input block includes: 201220132 PNAI-SW-0S320- TWXX 35545twf.doc/I The second button size of the text displays the at least one specific button around the text input block, where the key is sized. W The first button size is larger than the first pressing button i, such as the soft keyboard of the first item according to the first item of the basin, the number of buttons is not broken by the _ control type The _step includes: the distance between the specific buttons is greater than the first button-to-key method, such as the button of the software keyboard described in the first item of nm, wherein the second button is less than the specific button. Field 7 *Hai at least one specific button has a transparency. The method of displaying the surrounding area of the soft keyboard of the soft keyboard as described in the first paragraph of the present invention includes the specific key in the text input field, and a specific key in the software keyboard is set. The to->, - specific button is displayed in the text input block of the week to show (four) 1 lion Xu Bao _ the button around the display it at least a specific button in the text input shed 兮 female = text, word input When the size of the booth exceeds a preset barrier size, the at least one special 20 201220132 PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I button is displayed in the pocket display position of the cursor input position. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of displaying only the at least one of the steps further comprises: the button of the software keyboard of the item is displayed with a specific button in the text input field, and the text input field is located around the character input position. Display at least _ function key. 9. An electronic farm, including: a touch screen, 個按鍵=====職式錄,時製包括多 ,:難猶倾罐製棋 其中在-文字輸入欄位進入一作用中狀態時,該 繪製模組將絲體賴%整!技⑽触錢幕的执 區域,在該觸控式蟹幕彳貞測到該些按鍵其中之-被選^ 時’該按鍵選擇模組根據麵取的按舰該些按鍵中 至少-特定按鍵’且該按鱗製模_肋軟體鍵盤並 將該至少-特定按鍵顯示於該文字輸人攔位的周圍。 10. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之電子裝置其 該觸控式g幕偵測職至少_特定按鍵其中之—被 時’若該按鍵選擇模組判斷尚未完成一單字的輸入,則根 據被選取之特定按鍵從該些按鍵中重新選出該至少一特二 按鍵’而該按鱗製模組僅將麵選出的該至少—特定二 鍵顯示於该文字輸入欄位的周圍。 11. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之電子裝置,其中該 21 201220132 PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I 按鍵緣製模組在該觸控式螢幕完整顯示該軟體鍵盤時,係 依照一第一按鍵大小繪製該些按鍵’且該按鍵緣製模組在 僅將該至少一特定按鍵顯示於該文字輸入攔位的周圍時, 係依照一第二按鍵大小繪製該至少一特定按鍵,其中該第 二按鍵大小大於該第一按鍵大小。 12. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之電子裝置,其中該 按鍵繪製模組在該觸控式榮幕完整顯示該軟體鍵盤時,令 該些按鍵之間保持一第一按鍵間距,且該按鍵繪製模組在 僅將該至少一特定按鍵顯示於該文字輸入襴位的周圍時, 令該至少一特定按鍵之間的間距大於該第一按鍵間距。 13. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之電子裝置,其中該 按鍵繪製模組在僅將該至少一特定按鍵顯示於該文字輸入 欄位的周圍時,令該至少一特定按鍵具有一透明度。 14. 如申s青專利範圍第9項所述之電子裝置,其中該 按鍵繪製模組對照該至少一特定按鍵分別在該軟體鍵盤中 的一配置位置而僅將該至少一特定按鍵顯示在該文字輸入 棚位的周圍。 15. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之電子裝置,其中該 按鍵繪臬模組在該文字輸入棚位的大小超過一預設搁位大 小時,僅將該至少-特定按鍵顯示在該文字輸入棚位中一 游標顯示位置的周圍。 16. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之電子裝置,其中該 按鍵繪製模組將該至少-特定按鍵與至少一功能鍵顯示^ 該文字輸入欄位的周圍。 22Each button ===== job record, the time system includes more,: it is difficult to put the chess in the game. When the text input field enters an active state, the drawing module will be the whole body! Touching the area of the money screen, when the touch-type crab screen detects that the buttons are selected - the button selection module selects at least the specific button of the buttons according to the face and The scale-based ribbed software keyboard displays the at least-specific button around the text input block. 10. The electronic device according to claim 9 of the invention, wherein the touch screen is detected by at least one of the specific buttons, and if the button selection module determines that the input of a word has not been completed, The selected specific button reselects the at least one special button from the buttons, and the scale module displays only the at least one specific key selected from the face around the text input field. 11. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein the 21 201220132 PNAI-SW-0S320-TWXX 35545twf.doc/I button edge module is displayed when the touch screen completely displays the software keyboard Drawing the buttons according to a first button size and the button edge module displays the at least one specific button according to a second button size when only the at least one specific button is displayed around the text input block The second button size is greater than the first button size. 12. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the button drawing module maintains a first key spacing between the keys when the touch screen displays the software keyboard completely, and the button The button drawing module causes the spacing between the at least one specific button to be greater than the first button spacing when only the at least one specific button is displayed around the text input clamp. 13. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the button drawing module causes the at least one specific button to have a transparency when only the at least one specific button is displayed around the text input field. 14. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the button drawing module displays only the at least one specific button in the configuration position of the at least one specific button in the software keyboard. Text is entered around the shed. 15. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the button drawing module displays only the at least-specific button in the text when the size of the text input booth exceeds a predetermined size. Enter a cursor in the booth to display the position around. 16. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the button drawing module displays the at least-specific button and the at least one function key around the text input field. twenty two
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