Character and text unit input correction system
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1. An input device comprising:
- an alphanumeric region having a plurality of keys for entering characters; and
an elongated, laterally-oriented, text unit editing sensor positioned adjacent the alphanumeric region.
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Abstract
An input device is disclosed that includes a sensor for editing characters and text units. The sensor has an elongate configuration and is laterally-oriented with respect to sides of the input device. The input device also includes a plurality of keys for entering individual characters or multiple characters that form the text units. By contacting the sensor, an incorrectly-entered text unit may be selected and replaced with an intended text unit. In order to select the incorrectly-entered text unit, the sensor may be contacted in a position that corresponds with a position of the text unit with respect to a display screen.
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28 Claims
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1. An input device comprising:
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an alphanumeric region having a plurality of keys for entering characters; and
an elongated, laterally-oriented, text unit editing sensor positioned adjacent the alphanumeric region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A keyboard comprising:
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a plurality of keys, each key being associated with at least one character; and
a text unit editing system, the text unit editing system including an elongated touch sensitive editing sensor and a supporting input element usable in conjunction with the touch sensitive editing sensor. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of correcting a first text unit on a line on a display screen with a second text unit, the method comprising the steps of:
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contacting a sensor on the input device in a position that corresponds with the relative position of the first text unit with respect to the line; and
replacing the first text unit with a second text unit. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. In a computer system having a graphical user interface including a display and a touch sensitive user interface selection device, a method of replacing a first text unit on a line of the display with a second text unit, comprising:
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detecting an input signal from the touch sensitive interface selection device corresponding to a contacted location on the touch sensitive interface selection device relative to a length of the touch sensitive interface selection device; and
displaying a list of potential text unit candidates corresponding to alternatives to the first text unit based on the detected input signal. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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