WO2002069240A2 - Appareil et procede de selection de donnees - Google Patents

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WO2002069240A2
WO2002069240A2 PCT/US2002/005163 US0205163W WO02069240A2 WO 2002069240 A2 WO2002069240 A2 WO 2002069240A2 US 0205163 W US0205163 W US 0205163W WO 02069240 A2 WO02069240 A2 WO 02069240A2
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Stephen G. Perlman
Brian Lanier
Ain Mckendrick
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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
    • G06F3/02—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
    • G06F3/0236—Character input methods using selection techniques to select from displayed items

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  • This invention relates generally to the field of data input techniques. More particularly, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for entering alphanumeric characters and selecting data using a remote control device.
  • remote control devices provide printed letters on a numeric keypad for data entry (e.g., in a similar manner to a standard telephone keypad).
  • this type of remote control can be problematic, particularly in a typical living room environment. For one thing, many users (e.g., those over 45) will need reading glasses to see such small letters. These users will not typically be wearing reading glasses, however, when watching a television program from across the room and, even when wearing reading glasses, these users will be forced to continuously take them off and put them on again when viewing the TN and looking at the remote control, respectively. Moreover, rooms may be dark, thereby further impairing viewing of the printed letters.
  • a method comprising: selecting a first group of characters to be mapped to a group of remote control buttons based on how probable it is that individual characters within the first group correspond to a first character of a word representing information sought by a user in a database; and mapping the first group of characters to the group of remote control buttons.
  • FIGS, la and lb illustrate a remote control device according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG.2 illustrates a graphical user interface according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGS. 3-6 illustrate data entry techniques according to embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGS. 7-8 illustrate an embodiment of the invention in which the same set of buttons are shared between numbers and characters.
  • buttons 101 arranged in a "star" pattern are configured on the remote control device 100, and a corresponding set of buttons 110 are displayed on the television/ computer display 105.
  • all nine of the buttons 101 are character-mapped buttons, each having a different alphanumeric character mapped thereto.
  • the remote control device 100 includes a "more” button 107 for mapping a new set of characters to the character-mapped buttons 101 (e.g., to locate a letter which is not currently displayed), a "select” button 108 for making various types of data selections, and a "back” button 106 for deleting an entered character and /or moving backwards through a menu structure (as described in greater detail below).
  • buttons 102, 103, and 104 are mapped to the set of character- mapped buttons 101 (as indicated on buttons 102, 103, and 104, respectively). Accordingly, in this embodiment, only six buttons are available for mapped characters.
  • the remote control device 100 may also include a set of "standard" buttons 105 for performing various known remote control functions (e.g., selecting channels, increasing /decreasing volume . . . etc).
  • buttons 104 may be configured/programmed to perform the data selection techniques described herein.
  • the numbers 1 through 9 may be used as character-mapped buttons
  • the number button (#) may be configured as a "select” button
  • the asterisk button (*) may be configured as the "more” button
  • the zero button may be used as the "back” button.
  • a database list 120 is displayed for the user on the television /computer display 105.
  • the database list is a list of available multimedia content.
  • the underlying principles of the invention are not limited to any particular type of database.
  • the user selects letters via the displayed character-mapped buttons 110, the user's letter selections will appear in a text box 130, and the database list 120 will change to reflect the user's selections. Initially (i.e., before the user has selected a character), the alphanumeric characters mapped to the character-mapped buttons 101, 110 correspond to the most common first letters of words in the database list 120.
  • a new set of characters are mapped to the character- mapped buttons 101, 110 which correspond to the most common second letters of words in the database list 120 which begin with the first-selected character.
  • the user continues to select characters, only those multimedia programs /files with titles which begin with the selected characters will be displayed in the list 120.
  • the "more, "select” and “back” functions may be mapped to the character-mapped buttons 101, 110 as illustrated in Figures 2 through 6 if /when those functions are available. However, if the remote control device illustrated in Figure la is used, the "more,” “select” and “back” functions will not be mapped to the set of character-mapped buttons 101, 110 (i.e., because this embodiment uses dedicated buttons for these functions).
  • Factors other than the commonality of each of the characters may be considered when determining which characters to map to the character- mapped buttons 101, 110.
  • one embodiment of the invention will monitor and evaluate the user's preferences for each of the multimedia selections when making character-mapping determinations (i.e., if the database is a multimedia database). Accordingly, if a user plays back a particular multimedia program more frequently than any other program, the characters corresponding to that program may be displayed, notwithstanding the fact that they are relatively uncommon (i.e., relative to other characters in the database).
  • the user's multimedia preferences and the incidence of each of the characters may be weighted by different amounts when performing the character-mapping determination (e.g., 50% character incidence/50% user preferences; 75% character incidence/25% user preferences; . . . etc)
  • the characters selected to be mapped based on incidence within the database are N, C, O, P, R, Z, T, B, and A, then these letters will be mapped from left to right in the following order: A, B, C, N, O, P, R, T, and Z. This will make it more obvious that the display is meant to be used for text input.
  • buttons 110 if the user initially presses "select" (i.e., before selecting a single character), in one embodiment the group of displayed buttons 110 will disappear and the first entry in the list will be highlighted (e.g., the selection box may move down to the first entry). The user may then use up and down buttons (e.g., the center top and bottom character-mapped buttons or other dedicated up /down buttons) to navigate up and down the list, and select an entry by hitting the "select" button when the entry is highlighted.
  • up and down buttons e.g., the center top and bottom character-mapped buttons or other dedicated up /down buttons
  • the user may press a remote control button 101 with a mapped character as indicated on the graphical user interface (i.e., rather than initially choosing the "select” button 102).
  • the selected character will then be typed /displayed in the text box 130, and the new character mappings will change to the most common second letters of entries that have the first letter that was typed.
  • the user may press the "more" button 103 to retrieve a new group of the next most common letters.
  • any characters displayed in successive character mappings will be mapped to the same button.
  • the character "A,” displayed in the first set of mappings shown in Figure 2 is mapped to the same button in the second character mapping illustrated in Figure 3. Providing consistent mappings in this manner will make it easier for users to locate desired characters.
  • the list of entries 120 will continuously change to reflect the user's character selections. For example, if "B” is typed, as illustrated in Figure 3, a “B” will appear in the text box and only those entries having "B” as a first character will be listed. Note that, in the illustrated embodiment, only “A” and “E” are mapped to the character-mapped buttons 110 on the display 105 because these are the only possible second letters of words in the list which begin with "B.” If the user presses "select” at this stage, the first entry in the list (“Ace of Base”) will be highlighted, the star will disappear, and the user may use the up /down buttons to navigate through the remaining entries in the list.
  • an "escape” button (not shown) may also be provided which, when selected, causes the system to exit the content /character selection mode described herein (i.e., so that the user does not get trapped in the selection mode).
  • delete "more” and “numbers” functions 710, 711, and 712, respectively, are mapped to a set of three remote control buttons.
  • the “delete” and “more” functions are described in detail above (as the “back” and “more” functions, respectively.
  • buttons 701 become buttons for entering numbers 1-9, as indicated; the "more” button becomes the '0' button; the “delete” button remains the same; and the "numbers” button becomes the "text” button, for returning to the character-mapped functionality illustrated in Figure 7 (i.e., the "more” button is not required when entering numbers because ten buttons are available for entering 0-9).
  • this embodiment may be employed using the standard set of numbers on a remote control device (i.e., along with the number (#) button and the asterisk (*) button).
  • a remote control device will not be required at all. For example, if a touch-screen is used for data entry, the user will be able to select characters directly from the computer /television display (or other display type) and/or scroll down the list of data using directional keys (e.g., 720-721 in Figure 7). This embodiment may be particularly suitable for use in an automobile (e.g., in an in-dashboard computer system) or other environment in which a remote control is not generally available.
  • One embodiment of the invention may be used for textual multi-word typing. This embodiment may be configured so that the most likely series of words are provided in the content list 110 when the user selects a particular set of characters (e.g., based on the user's prior typing). For example, the user may have previously transmitted the message "What are you watching now?" to a particular "buddy" (e.g., a member of the user's buddy list) a certain number of times. If the user begins typing this message again, once the user reaches a predetermined number of characters, such as the word "what," this embodiment of the invention will automatically provide the next most likely word - "are” - at the top of the selection list.
  • a particular set of characters e.g., based on the user's prior typing. For example, the user may have previously transmitted the message "What are you watching now?" to a particular "buddy" (e.g., a member of the user's buddy list) a certain number of times. If the user begins typing this message again, once
  • the words provided in the content list 110 will be ordered based on the probability that each word will be selected (e.g., with the most likely word being provided at the top and the list). For example, if a user frequently types "So what is your name?” as well as "What are you watching now?,” then “are” will be ordered above “is” if you only types “what,” but “is” will be ordered above “are” if the user types "so what,” (i.e., because two prior words match as preceding entries instead of just one). In this manner the user will be able to enter relatively complex groups of words with only a few keystrokes.
  • One embodiment of the invention includes a built-in dictionary which is extended each time a user enters a full word. New words entered by the user are then linked to the word or sequence of words which precede it. Prioritization in the word list in this embodiment may be decided based on the number of words that are known to precede the dictionary entry, and /or based on the frequency of the dictionary entry. One embodiment of the system will be "pre-trained" with a number of common word sequences. Accordingly, word selection /linking described above will be provided even before the user enters a single word.
  • users of the system will be able to edit the dictionary directly (e.g., certain words may be added to the dictionary or suppressed from the dictionary). This embodiment may be particularly beneficial for protecting the privacy of users on a shared system.
  • Embodiments of the invention may include various steps, which have been described above. The steps may be embodied in machine-executable instructions which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor to perform the steps. Alternatively, these steps may be performed by specific hardware components that contain hardwired logic for performing the steps, or by any combination of programmed computer components and custom hardware components.
  • Elements of the present invention may also be provided as a computer program product which may include a machine-readable medium having stored thereon instructions which may be used to program a computer (or other electronic device) to perform a process.
  • the machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, floppy diskettes, optical disks, CD-ROMs, and magneto-optical disks, ROMs, RAMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, magnet or optical cards, propagation media or other type of media /machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions.
  • the present invention may be downloaded as a computer program product, wherein the program may be transferred from a remote computer (e.g., a server) to a requesting computer (e.g., a client) by way of data signals embodied in a carrier wave or other propagation medium via a communication link (e.g., a modem or network connection).
  • a remote computer e.g., a server
  • a requesting computer e.g., a client
  • a communication link e.g., a modem or network connection

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L'invention concerne un procédé consistant : à sélectionner un premier groupe de caractères à adresser à un groupe de boutons de commande à distance basés sur la probabilité que des caractères particuliers du premier groupe correspondent au premier caractère d'un mot représentant des informations recherchées par un utilisateur dans une base de données, et à adresser le premier groupe de caractères au groupe de boutons de commande à distance.
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