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Numeric keypad having keys assigned multiple-strokes for ideographic character input

  • US 20050289481A1
  • Filed: 06/29/2004
  • Published: 12/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A numeric keypad for entering ideographic characters, the numeric keypad comprising:

  • a first set of input keys corresponding to numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, each of the first set of input keys having a predefined single character stroke; and

    a second set of input keys corresponding to numeral 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0, wherein at least one of the second set of input keys is assigned a first particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes and a second particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes different from the first particular sequence of the predefined single character strokes.

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