WO2007091019A2 - Text and data entry system - Google Patents

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WO2007091019A2
WO2007091019A2 PCT/GB2007/000217 GB2007000217W WO2007091019A2 WO 2007091019 A2 WO2007091019 A2 WO 2007091019A2 GB 2007000217 W GB2007000217 W GB 2007000217W WO 2007091019 A2 WO2007091019 A2 WO 2007091019A2
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    • 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
    • G06F3/0231—Cordless 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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  • This invention relates to a text and data entry system for a computer or other similar apparatus.
  • text and/or data is entered into a conventional computer system by using an input device such as standard QWERTY keyboard and/or mouse, where desired or appropriate, the keyboard and/or mouse can be connected to the computer by a dedicated cable connection or a suitable wireless connection such as, for example, an infra-red or Bluetooth® wireless connection.
  • a standard input device such as a standard keyboard and/or mouse for data or text entry
  • the entry of text and/or data can be sufficiently fast for users who are experienced typists or mouse operators.
  • there is a large body of computer users who are not familiar with, or are not sufficiently dextrous to be able to input text or data sufficiently using a standard keyboard. Also entry of any information using a mouse is inherently slow, even for experienced users.
  • a handheld device linked to a computer system to allow the transfer of text or data from the handheld device onto the computer system, said handheld device having user entry buttons that enable the composition of said text or data and each of said buttons is arranged to enter a selected one from more than one character or symbol wherein the device also includes an audio input to receive audio from a source and an audio output to allow a user to listen to the audio input.
  • buttons on the handheld device is the same, or was similar to, the use on mobile telephones insofar as one button can, depending upon the number of times it is struck, cause the inclusion of a number of different letters or symbols into the message.
  • the handheld device may include a suitable display in order that the text composed can be read and checked for accuracy whilst a message is being drafted or before it is transferred to the computer. Otherwise text entry will be in real time i.e. as text is entered on the handheld device the corresponding characters also appear on the computer display.
  • the handheld device is connected to the computer via a wireless link of a suitable kind such as for example a "Bluetooth®" wireless connection or an infra-red system.
  • a wireless link of a suitable kind such as for example a "Bluetooth®” wireless connection or an infra-red system.
  • the handheld device, or the computer system itself can include a predictive text engine which allows and controls the use of predictive text in message composition as would occur in conventional mobile telephones.
  • the system can also include other features such as for example, dictionary databases, translation software or any other matter or thing which is considered suitable or necessary.
  • the audio input comprises a microphone or similar device and the audio output e.g. an earpiece or any other suitable audio output device.
  • the audio input and output will preferably also be wirelessly linked to the computer.
  • the device is also adapted for generic support for audio output and voice capture from a suitable audio input device.
  • the device can be used in place of any speakers or microphone linked to the computer system.
  • the handheld device can, when wirelessly connected to the computer system, act as a remote microphone to transfer audio signals remotely to the computer system.
  • using the audio output to output audio signals whereby user can listen to the signal, once again remotely from the computer system.
  • VOIP voice over internet protocol
  • Fig. 1 shows a diagrammatic representation of one form of system according to the present invention
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the device of the type shown in Fig. 1
  • Fig. 3 shows a front view of a second embodiment of the device of
  • FIG. 1 there is shown in diagrammatic form a handheld device 10 having a suitable screen 11 for display along with multiple users operable control buttons.
  • the handheld device 10 is connected to a computer 13 using a Bluetooth® wireless connection 14. Whilst in the embodiment described, a Bluetooth® wireless connection is utilised to allow communication on a wireless basis between the handheld device 10 and the computer 13, it will be appreciated that any other suitable form of wireless connection can be used as desired or as appropriate.
  • the computer system includes a processor 16 linked to the usual peripheral devices such as a keyboard 17, mouse 18 and monitor 19 for displaying subject matter. It will be appreciated that the use of such a number of necessary peripheral devices, takes up a sizeable area on any desk or other surface upon which the system is used.
  • the system also includes a predictive text engine 21 provided either in the handheld device itself or in the processor of the computer system.
  • the predictive text engine 21 can be connected to dictionaries of words, technical dictionaries, translation software or indeed any other suitable software desired or as appropriate.
  • the handheld device may have the appearance of a mobile telephone or television remote control and includes user operable buttons, each of which, like with a telephone, are used to enter in a number of different letters, numbers or symbols.
  • An embodiment of this kind is shown in Fig. 2.
  • the required text or data is entered into the handheld device using the user controls on the handheld device 10, 12 and is then transferred to the computer system using the Bluetooth® or other wireless connection.
  • the predictive text engine 21 contained within the system assists with this entry by suggesting letters and/or words from the combination of keys 12 entered by the user.
  • buttons on the handheld device Text is entered in a similar manner to how it is entered on a mobile telephone.
  • the word DATA would be entered by pressing the number 3 once, number 2 once, number 8 once and finally number 2 once again.
  • Other words are entered in a similar manner until the complete message has been composed.
  • these letters are entered using the buttons on the handheld device these letters also appear on the screen of the computer as if the corresponding keys had been pressed on a traditional computer keyboard. All of the above operations are carried out by utilising the user buttons 12 to enter the relevant number, letter or other object.
  • the use of predictive text enables entry to be made quicker and the use of a translation, or technical dictionary database, helps in speeding up the process of text entry.
  • the device can be adapted to have suitable connectors for connection of devices such as headphones for use in a "hands free” type of manner.
  • the device can include one or more memory card readers and/or storage devices to allow data to be stored on memory cards. In this way data can be uploaded from the card into the memory of the computer.
  • the device may be powered by a rechargeable battery(ies) and the batteries can be charged in any suitable manner e.g. to remove the batteries for recharging to an external source or to connect the device to a USB port in the computer system to charge via the battery of the computer.
  • the device may include the facility of having a touch sensitive mouse pad 16. This pad simulates mouse movement allowing the user to move the computer cursor to different areas of the screen. Buttons are provided for the simulation of left and right mouse button functions.

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Abstract

A handheld data/text entry device comprises a screen (11) for display and a multiplicity of user operable control buttons to allow control over various functions. Each of the user operable buttons can, in like manner to a mobile telephone, allow control of more than one function or character. An audio input and/or output can also be included if desired.

Description

TEXT AND DATA ENTRY SYSTEM
This invention relates to a text and data entry system for a computer or other similar apparatus.
Conventionally, text and/or data is entered into a conventional computer system by using an input device such as standard QWERTY keyboard and/or mouse, where desired or appropriate, the keyboard and/or mouse can be connected to the computer by a dedicated cable connection or a suitable wireless connection such as, for example, an infra-red or Bluetooth® wireless connection. Whilst in conventional arrangements of the type mentioned above, which use a standard input device such as a standard keyboard and/or mouse for data or text entry, the entry of text and/or data can be sufficiently fast for users who are experienced typists or mouse operators. However, there is a large body of computer users who are not familiar with, or are not sufficiently dextrous to be able to input text or data sufficiently using a standard keyboard. Also entry of any information using a mouse is inherently slow, even for experienced users.
Young adults and children are more familiar with use of mobile telephones and regularly utilise messaging services on these telephones. The composition of a text message on a mobile telephone can be very quick for regular users due to the fact that input of text or data is carried out using buttons and each of the buttons allows selection of a number of letters or symbols for the message with the selection being determined by the number of times the button is depressed. Thus, once familiar with the button layout in a mobile telephone, a user can enter text or data more quickly than with a standard keyboard or mouse.
Furthermore, the availability of a predictive text system in mobile telephones also increases the speed with which text or data can be entered using mobile telephone type buttons.
It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide a system in which a speed of entry of text or data into a computer can be maximised, or at least increased relative to systems in which standard input devices such as a QWERTY keyboard or mouse are used. A further problem arises with present day computer systems in so far as usually it is desired to attach a number of peripheral devices to the systems, e.g. printers, scanners, computer telephones, memory card readers etc. Due to the number of peripheral devices commonly being used, the space on a desk or work space around the component parts of the systems can be at a premium. Thus it is an advantage for that any new peripherals or other devices which are utilised with, or connected to, a system be relatively small to minimise the space required.
It is therefore a further object of the present invention to make the device as small as is practicable and also to provide additional functionality for the device so that some of the functions of any other peripheral devices may be replaced as necessary.
Thus and in accordance with the present invention therefore there is provided a handheld device linked to a computer system to allow the transfer of text or data from the handheld device onto the computer system, said handheld device having user entry buttons that enable the composition of said text or data and each of said buttons is arranged to enter a selected one from more than one character or symbol wherein the device also includes an audio input to receive audio from a source and an audio output to allow a user to listen to the audio input.
With this arrangement, it is possible for text to be transferred to the computer using the handheld device in a manner similar to the creation of a SMS message using a mobile telephone.
Since the use of mobile telephones to send messages has increased enormously, the entry of the necessary text can be carried out more quickly than with the handheld device particularly if a predictive text system is also utilised.
Preferably, the use of user operable buttons on the handheld device is the same, or was similar to, the use on mobile telephones insofar as one button can, depending upon the number of times it is struck, cause the inclusion of a number of different letters or symbols into the message.
Preferably, the handheld device may include a suitable display in order that the text composed can be read and checked for accuracy whilst a message is being drafted or before it is transferred to the computer. Otherwise text entry will be in real time i.e. as text is entered on the handheld device the corresponding characters also appear on the computer display.
Preferably the handheld device is connected to the computer via a wireless link of a suitable kind such as for example a "Bluetooth®" wireless connection or an infra-red system. Preferably the handheld device, or the computer system itself, can include a predictive text engine which allows and controls the use of predictive text in message composition as would occur in conventional mobile telephones. The system can also include other features such as for example, dictionary databases, translation software or any other matter or thing which is considered suitable or necessary.
Preferably the audio input comprises a microphone or similar device and the audio output e.g. an earpiece or any other suitable audio output device. When the device is connected to a computer system via a wireless connection such as a Bluetooth® or infra red connection the audio input and output will preferably also be wirelessly linked to the computer.
Preferably the device is also adapted for generic support for audio output and voice capture from a suitable audio input device. In such an arrangement, the device can be used in place of any speakers or microphone linked to the computer system.
Thus the handheld device can, when wirelessly connected to the computer system, act as a remote microphone to transfer audio signals remotely to the computer system. For the same reasons, using the audio output to output audio signals whereby user can listen to the signal, once again remotely from the computer system. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that the provision of the audio input and output facilitates use of VOIP (voice over internet protocol) this allowing telephone use over the internet. The invention will now be described further by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:
Fig. 1 shows a diagrammatic representation of one form of system according to the present invention; Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the device of the type shown in Fig. 1 ; and Fig. 3 shows a front view of a second embodiment of the device of
Fig. 1.
Referring now to Figure 1 , there is shown in diagrammatic form a handheld device 10 having a suitable screen 11 for display along with multiple users operable control buttons. The handheld device 10 is connected to a computer 13 using a Bluetooth® wireless connection 14. Whilst in the embodiment described, a Bluetooth® wireless connection is utilised to allow communication on a wireless basis between the handheld device 10 and the computer 13, it will be appreciated that any other suitable form of wireless connection can be used as desired or as appropriate. The computer system includes a processor 16 linked to the usual peripheral devices such as a keyboard 17, mouse 18 and monitor 19 for displaying subject matter. It will be appreciated that the use of such a number of necessary peripheral devices, takes up a sizeable area on any desk or other surface upon which the system is used.
The system also includes a predictive text engine 21 provided either in the handheld device itself or in the processor of the computer system. The predictive text engine 21 can be connected to dictionaries of words, technical dictionaries, translation software or indeed any other suitable software desired or as appropriate.
Using a conventional peripheral keyboard in a computer system to allow entry of text or data into the computer, is straightforward but can be quite a slow process unless the user is familiar with a conventional keyboard and has a reasonable amount of skill in typing.
However younger persons such as young adults or children are more familiar with data and text entry on their mobile phones and, due to this, it is easier for them to use data or text entry of the kind used on a mobile telephone.
Accordingly, the handheld device may have the appearance of a mobile telephone or television remote control and includes user operable buttons, each of which, like with a telephone, are used to enter in a number of different letters, numbers or symbols. An embodiment of this kind is shown in Fig. 2.
In use, the required text or data is entered into the handheld device using the user controls on the handheld device 10, 12 and is then transferred to the computer system using the Bluetooth® or other wireless connection. The predictive text engine 21 contained within the system assists with this entry by suggesting letters and/or words from the combination of keys 12 entered by the user.
As most persons are reasonably familiar with the entry of text on a mobile phone, it is found easier and much quicker by a user to enter text into
a computer using the buttons on the handheld device. Text is entered in a similar manner to how it is entered on a mobile telephone. Thus for example, the word DATA would be entered by pressing the number 3 once, number 2 once, number 8 once and finally number 2 once again. Other words are entered in a similar manner until the complete message has been composed. As these letters are entered using the buttons on the handheld device these letters also appear on the screen of the computer as if the corresponding keys had been pressed on a traditional computer keyboard. All of the above operations are carried out by utilising the user buttons 12 to enter the relevant number, letter or other object. The use of predictive text enables entry to be made quicker and the use of a translation, or technical dictionary database, helps in speeding up the process of text entry.
Whilst the embodiment described are of a wireless type, it is of course possible to connect the handheld device 10 to the computer directly using a cable. It will of course be understood that the invention is not intended to be restricted to the details of the above embodiment which is described by way of example only.
Thus, for example, the device can be adapted to have suitable connectors for connection of devices such as headphones for use in a "hands free" type of manner.
Furthermore, the device can include one or more memory card readers and/or storage devices to allow data to be stored on memory cards. In this way data can be uploaded from the card into the memory of the computer. As an alternative, the device may be powered by a rechargeable battery(ies) and the batteries can be charged in any suitable manner e.g. to remove the batteries for recharging to an external source or to connect the device to a USB port in the computer system to charge via the battery of the computer.
Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 3, the device may include the facility of having a touch sensitive mouse pad 16. This pad simulates mouse movement allowing the user to move the computer cursor to different areas of the screen. Buttons are provided for the simulation of left and right mouse button functions.

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1. A handheld device linked to a computer system to allow the transfer of text or data from the handheld device onto the computer system, said handheld device having user entry buttons that enable the composition of said text or data and each of said buttons is arranged to enter a selected one from more than one character or symbol wherein the device also includes an audio input to receive audio from a source and an audio output to allow a user to listen to the audio input.
2. A handheld device according to claim 1 wherein, the user operable buttons on the handheld device are arranged such that one button can, depending upon the number of times it is struck, cause the entry of a selected one of a number of different letters or symbols into the message.
3. A handheld device according to claim 1 or claim 2 further including a suitable display in order that the text entered can be read and checked for accuracy whilst a message is being drafted or as it is transferred to the computer.
4. A handheld device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein, the handheld device is connected to the computer via a "Bluetooth®" wireless connection.
5. A handheld device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein, the handheld device is connected to the computer via an infra-red wireless link.
6. A handheld device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 wherein, the handheld device includes a predictive text engine which allows and controls the use of predictive text in message composition.
7. A handheld device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein, an audio input e.g. a microphone or similar device and an audio output e.g. an earpiece or any other suitable audio output device.
8. A handheld device according to claim 7 wherein, the device is also adapted for genuine support for audio output and voice capture from a suitable audio input device.
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