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Data input system and method

  • US 20040080435A1
  • Filed: 03/13/2003
  • Published: 04/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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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.

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