Switching between input modes in a limited input device
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1. A method for switching data entry mode, when editing data displayed on a limited input device, the method comprising:
- evaluating a first input point in relation to a second input point positioned in an input window of the limited input device, wherein the first input point is associated with a first data entry mode and the second input point is associated with a second data entry mode; and
switching from the second data entry mode to the first data entry mode without requiring user interaction with the limited input device, in response to determining that the first and second data entry modes differ in at least one input attribute.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method for switching a data entry mode, when editing data displayed on a limited input device. The method comprises evaluating a first input point, in relation to a second input point, postioned in an input window of the limited input device, wherein the first point is associated with a first data entry mode and the second input point is associated with a second data entry mode.
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1. A method for switching data entry mode, when editing data displayed on a limited input device, the method comprising:
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evaluating a first input point in relation to a second input point positioned in an input window of the limited input device, wherein the first input point is associated with a first data entry mode and the second input point is associated with a second data entry mode; and
switching from the second data entry mode to the first data entry mode without requiring user interaction with the limited input device, in response to determining that the first and second data entry modes differ in at least one input attribute. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A limited input device comprising:
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an edit window for editing data inputted by a user to the limited input device;
a first input point positioned in the edit window; and
a user interface mechanism for allowing the user to select an input point in the edit window, wherein;
the first input point is associated with a first data entry mode and a second input point is associated with a second data entry mode; and
the second data entry mode is switched to the first data entry mode without requiring user interaction with the user interface mechanism, in response to determining that the first and second data entry modes differ in at least one input attribute. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A computing device readable medium comprising executable logic code embedded therein, wherein execution of the logic code on a controller of a limited input device causes the controller to:
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evaluate a first input point positioned in an input window of the limited input device, wherein the first input point is associated with a first data entry mode and a second input point is associated with a second data entry mode; and
switch from the second data entry mode to the first data entry mode without requiring user interaction with the limited input device, in response to determining that the first and second data entry modes differ in at least one input attribute.
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