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Method for expressing emotion in a text message

  • US 20030110450A1
  • Filed: 10/07/2002
  • Published: 06/12/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for expressing emotion in a text message comprising:

  • while composing a textual message, dynamically indicating a portion of said textual message having heightened emotional value, said dynamically indicating comprising;

    a) depressing a key on a keyboard for a period longer than a typical debounce interval;

    b) accessing a plurality of text parameters for a character associated with said key while said key is depressed; and

    c) choosing one of said plurality of text parameters associated with said character, and animation processing of said textual message wherein said indicated portion of said textual message is visually emphasized in said animated text message.

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