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TASK SELECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TEXT INPUTS

  • US 20150153949A1
  • Filed: 12/03/2013
  • Published: 06/04/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2013
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for performing tasks associated with text inputs, the method comprising:

  • providing a text input mechanism on an electronic device, wherein the text input mechanism includes a plurality of keys, each key of the plurality of keys being selectable to cause a corresponding pre-defined entry corresponding to the key;

    receiving, at the electronic device, an input by a user using the text input mechanism configured to receive a text selection input and task selection input at a time that the input is received;

    determining if the input corresponds to a text selection or a task selection, wherein the text selection corresponds to the user performing an entry associated with a particular key of the plurality of keys associated with the input through the text input mechanism and the task selection corresponds to the user performing a gesture associated with a task that is independent from the pre-defined entry corresponding to the particular key of the plurality of keys;

    registering the particular key corresponding to the input if the input corresponds to the text selection; and

    performing the task corresponding to the input if the input corresponds to the task selection, wherein the task, which is independent from the pre-defined entry corresponding to the particular key of the plurality of keys, comprises moving a cursor that is being provided for display in a display area that is distinct from an area encompassed by the text input mechanism.

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