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Dual input multilayer keyboard

  • US 10,238,960 B2
  • Filed: 04/26/2017
  • Issued: 03/26/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. One or more computer-storage media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that when executed by a computing device perform a method for operating a dual input keyboard, the method comprising:

  • outputting for display a first keyboard layer comprising at least nine keys arranged in a grid comprising three rows of three keys;

    receiving a first input comprising a first directional component;

    mapping the first input to a first key in the first keyboard layer;

    in response to the first input, outputting for display a second keyboard layer comprising at least two keys;

    receiving a second input comprising a second directional component, wherein the first input is received from a first side of a touchscreen on a user device and the second input is received from a second side of the touchscreen on the user device, wherein the first side is opposite the second side;

    mapping the second input to a second key; and

    outputting a character associated with the second key for entry into a text field.

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