ZA200104511B - Method and apparatus for improved multi-tap text input. - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for improved multi-tap text input. Download PDF

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ZA200104511B
ZA200104511B ZA200104511A ZA200104511A ZA200104511B ZA 200104511 B ZA200104511 B ZA 200104511B ZA 200104511 A ZA200104511 A ZA 200104511A ZA 200104511 A ZA200104511 A ZA 200104511A ZA 200104511 B ZA200104511 B ZA 200104511B
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    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
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    • 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
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    • G09G5/00—Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
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    • H03—ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
    • H03M—CODING; DECODING; CODE CONVERSION IN GENERAL
    • H03M11/00—Coding in connection with keyboards or like devices, i.e. coding of the position of operated keys
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ZA200104511A 1998-12-10 2001-05-31 Method and apparatus for improved multi-tap text input. ZA200104511B (en)

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