Numeric keypad having keys assigned multiple-strokes for ideographic character input
First Claim
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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Abstract
A numeric keypad (100) for entering ideographic characters is provided. The numeric keypad (100) comprises a first set of input keys (102) corresponding to numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and a second set of input keys (104) corresponding to numeral 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0. Each of the first set of input keys (102) has a predefined single character stroke, which complies with the GB18031 standard. The second set of input keys (104) 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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12 Claims
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1. A numeric keypad for entering ideographic characters, the numeric keypad comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An electronic device capable of processing an ideographic character, the electronic device comprising:
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a numeric keypad for entering ideographic characters, the numeric keypad having 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 having 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. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A method in an electronic device for entering an ideographic character using a numeric keypad, the numeric keypad having a first set of input keys corresponding to numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and a second set of input keys corresponding to numerals 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0, each of the first set of input keys having a predefined single character stroke, the method comprising:
assigning at least one of the second set of input keys 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. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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