Alphanumeric data processing in a telephone
First Claim
1. A method of processing alphanumeric data entered by a human user into a telecommunications device using a plurality of numerical keys each assigned a unique numeral and a plurality of alphabetical keys each assigned a unique alphabetical letter, comprising the steps of:
- processing a numerical entry by receiving a numerical input data based on an activation of one of the plurality of numerical keys, associating the numerical input data with a counterpart numerical output data, and using the counterpart numerical output data; and
processing an alphabetical entry by receiving an alphabetical input data based on an activation of one of the alphabetical keys, associating the alphabetical input data with a pre-assigned numerical output data, and using the pre-assigned numerical output data.
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Abstract
A method of processing alphanumeric data entered by a human user into a telephone, using a plurality of numerical keys each assigned a unique numeral and a plurality of alphabetical keys each assigned a unique alphabetical letter. A numerical entry is processed by receiving a numerical input data based on an activation of one of the plurality of numerical keys, associating the numerical input data with a counterpart numerical output data, and using the counterpart numerical output data. An alphabetical entry is processed by receiving an alphabetical input data based on an activation of one of the alphabetical keys, associating the alphabetical input data with a pre-assigned numerical output data, and using the pre-assigned numerical output data.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of processing alphanumeric data entered by a human user into a telecommunications device using a plurality of numerical keys each assigned a unique numeral and a plurality of alphabetical keys each assigned a unique alphabetical letter, comprising the steps of:
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processing a numerical entry by receiving a numerical input data based on an activation of one of the plurality of numerical keys, associating the numerical input data with a counterpart numerical output data, and using the counterpart numerical output data; and
processing an alphabetical entry by receiving an alphabetical input data based on an activation of one of the alphabetical keys, associating the alphabetical input data with a pre-assigned numerical output data, and using the pre-assigned numerical output data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of processing alphanumeric data entered by a human user into a telephone having a plurality of numerical buttons and a plurality of alphabetical buttons, comprising the steps of:
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assigning a unique numeral to each of the plurality of numerical buttons and a unique alphabetical letter to each of the plurality of alphabetical buttons;
processing a numerical entry by receiving a numerical input data based on an activation of one of the plurality of numerical buttons, associating the numerical input data with a counterpart numerical output data, and using the counterpart numerical output data; and
processing an alphabetical entry by receiving an alphabetical input data based on an activation of one of the alphabetical buttons, associating the alphabetical input data with a pre-assigned numerical output data, and using the pre-assigned numerical output data. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of processing alphanumeric data entered by a human user into a telephone having an alphanumeric keyboard having a plurality of numerical buttons and a plurality of alphabetical buttons, comprising the steps of:
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assigning a unique numeral to each of the plurality of numerical buttons and a unique alphabetical letter to each of the plurality of alphabetical buttons;
processing a numerical entry by receiving a numerical input data based on an activation of one of the plurality of numerical buttons, associating the numerical input data with a counterpart numerical output data, and using the counterpart numerical output data; and
processing an alphabetical entry by receiving an alphabetical input data based on an activation of one of the alphabetical buttons, associating the alphabetical input data with a pre-assigned numerical output data, and using the pre-assigned numerical output data. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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