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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING INTERACTION OF A VIRTUAL KEYBOARD PROVIDED THROUGH A SMALL TOUCH SCREEN

  • US 20090251422A1
  • Filed: 04/08/2008
  • Published: 10/08/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for enhancing interaction of a virtual keyboard associated with a small touch-sensitive display screen, said method comprising:

  • providing a virtual keyboard represented in a touch-sensitive display screen of at least one block, wherein said virtual keyboard includes a plurality of virtual keys associated with an individual representative position in said touch-sensitive display screen;

    sensing a three-dimensional position of a physical selector over said touch-sensitive display screen utilizing a plurality of proximity sensors associated with said touch-sensitive display screen before said physical selector contacts said touch-sensitive display screen; and

    enlarging at least one of said virtual keys and said at least one block of said virtual keyboard when the physical selector is close to said touch screen without making contact.

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