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Method and system for selecting a displayed character using an input device

  • US 6,593,913 B1
  • Filed: 03/14/2000
  • Issued: 07/15/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for selecting a character with a user input device comprising a plurality of buttons, the method comprising:

  • (a) displaying a first plurality of characters on a display device, the displayed first plurality of characters being arranged in a pattern corresponding to a pattern of a plurality of buttons of a user input device; and

    (b) selecting a character from the first plurality of characters in response to actuation of one of the plurality of buttons of the user input device;

    wherein a number of characters displayed on the display device for selection by the user input device is less than or equal to a number of buttons in the plurality of buttons, whereby any of the characters displayed on the display device for selection by the user input device can be selected by actuation of a single one of the plurality of buttons.

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