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Method and apparatus for entering alphanumeric characters with accents or extensions into an electronic device

  • US 6,445,934 B1
  • Filed: 01/19/1999
  • Issued: 09/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for entering a composite character including an alphanumeric character and an accent or extension into an electronic communication device, comprising the steps of:

  • (A) entering a base character into the device using a keypad and displaying the base character on a device display;

    (B) automatically displaying, on the device display, a table that includes a plurality of accents or extensions that are associated with the base character entered into the device;

    (C) wherein the accents or extensions in the table appear in a prioritized order based on a probability of being selected selecting an accent or extension from the table; and

    (D) replacing, on the device display, the base character with a composite character that consists of the base character and the accent or extension selected in step (C).

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