Method and system for generating characters
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1. A method of generating characters on a display, comprising the steps of:
- assigning at least one character to one of a plurality of predetermined values that correspond to varying levels of pressure;
receiving an applied pressure; and
in response to the applied pressure, selecting the character, wherein the character that is selected is assigned to the predetermined value that corresponds to the applied pressure.
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Abstract
The invention concerns a method (800) and system (100) for generating characters on a display. The method (800) includes the steps of assigning (812) at least one character (124) to one of a plurality of predetermined values that correspond to varying levels of pressure and receiving (816) an applied pressure. The method (800) can also include the step of selecting (820) at least one character (124) in response to the applied pressure in which the character (124) that is selected is assigned to the predetermined value that corresponds to the applied pressure.
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29 Claims
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1. A method of generating characters on a display, comprising the steps of:
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assigning at least one character to one of a plurality of predetermined values that correspond to varying levels of pressure;
receiving an applied pressure; and
in response to the applied pressure, selecting the character, wherein the character that is selected is assigned to the predetermined value that corresponds to the applied pressure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for generating characters on a display, comprising:
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a keypad containing at least one key for displaying at least one character and for receiving an applied pressure; and
a processor, wherein said processor is programmed to;
assign at least one character to one of a plurality of predetermined values that correspond to varying levels of pressure; and
in response to an applied pressure, select a character, wherein said character that is selected is assigned to said predetermined value that corresponds to the applied pressure. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of performing a function, comprising the steps of:
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assigning at least one function to a plurality of predetermined values that correspond to varying levels of pressure;
receiving the applied pressure; and
in response to the applied pressure, performing the function, wherein the function that is performed is assigned to the predetermined value that corresponds to the applied pressure.
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