Data input system and method
First Claim
1. A data input method, applied to an electronic product, for allowing a user to use a plurality of keys to input data to the electronic product, wherein different parts of each of the keys are designated with different operative functions;
- the data input method comprising the steps of;
(1) selecting a function for inputting numerals, symbols or characters, if the numeral input function is selected, proceeding to step (2);
if the symbol input function is selected, proceeding to step (3);
if the character input function is selected, proceeding to step (4);
(2) activating functions of the keys related to input of numerals, for allowing the user to operate different parts of the keys to input intended numerals and/or to perform numeric calculations;
then, proceeding to step (7);
(3) activating functions of the keys related to input of symbols, for allowing the user to operate different parts of the keys to input intended symbols;
then, proceeding to step (7);
(4) determining to input Chinese or English characters, if to input Chinese characters, proceeding to step (5);
if to input English characters, proceeding to step (6);
(5) selecting a Chinese-character input system for inputting Chinese characters, and activating functions of the keys related to input of Chinese characters, for allowing the user to operate different parts of the keys to input intended Chinese characters;
then, proceeding to step (7);
(6) activating functions of the keys related to input of English characters, for allowing the user to operate different parts of the keys to input intended English characters;
then, proceeding to step (7); and
(7) ending the data input method.
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Abstract
A data input system and a data input method are provided and applied to an electronic product. The data input system serves as an input device for an electronic product, whereby a user can use a plurality of keys to input data or commands including numerals, symbols, English letters and/or Chinese characters to the electronic product, so as to properly operate the electronic product and to execute desirable functions. With different parts of each key being designated with different functions in a manner as to achieve satisfactory performance and functionality through the use of a small number of keys, the electronic product with the data input system can thereby be desirably fabricated with reduced size and costs.
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20 Claims
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1. A data input method, applied to an electronic product, for allowing a user to use a plurality of keys to input data to the electronic product, wherein different parts of each of the keys are designated with different operative functions;
- the data input method comprising the steps of;
(1) selecting a function for inputting numerals, symbols or characters, if the numeral input function is selected, proceeding to step (2);
if the symbol input function is selected, proceeding to step (3);
if the character input function is selected, proceeding to step (4);
(2) activating functions of the keys related to input of numerals, for allowing the user to operate different parts of the keys to input intended numerals and/or to perform numeric calculations;
then, proceeding to step (7);
(3) activating functions of the keys related to input of symbols, for allowing the user to operate different parts of the keys to input intended symbols;
then, proceeding to step (7);
(4) determining to input Chinese or English characters, if to input Chinese characters, proceeding to step (5);
if to input English characters, proceeding to step (6);
(5) selecting a Chinese-character input system for inputting Chinese characters, and activating functions of the keys related to input of Chinese characters, for allowing the user to operate different parts of the keys to input intended Chinese characters;
then, proceeding to step (7);
(6) activating functions of the keys related to input of English characters, for allowing the user to operate different parts of the keys to input intended English characters;
then, proceeding to step (7); and
(7) ending the data input method. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
- the data input method comprising the steps of;
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12. A data input system, applied to an electronic product, for allowing a user to use a plurality of keys to input data to the electronic product;
- the data input system comprising;
a key set composed of a plurality of keys in a number of more than one and less than ten, wherein different parts of each of the keys are designated with different operative functions, so as to allow the user to operate different parts of the keys to input data including numerals, symbols and/or characters;
a processing module for receiving signals generated from keys operated by the user, and for resolving contents of the signals to accordingly allow the user to perform data input; and
a display screen for displaying contents of the signals resolved by the processing module. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
- the data input system comprising;
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