Data entry apparatus and method
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1. A wireless messaging unit for composing alphanumeric messages comprising:
- (a) a data entry device having a left tab, a right tab, an up tab and a down tab, and an enter function; and
(b) a display containing individual alphanumeric characters and data manipulation tokens for selection using said data entry device.
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Abstract
A pager capable of origination of and transmission of messages. The pager, in one embodiment, features two-way communication capability and stores both a transmit and receive antenna within a single housing. The pager also features a data entry device which allows entry of alphanumeric characters. The data entry device provide for numerous advantages including allowing the pager to transmit original, non-responsive messages to any of a variety of addresses either selected from a stored address list or input by the user. In addition, messages may be received/stored in a number of folders leading to advantages in message management.
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1. A wireless messaging unit for composing alphanumeric messages comprising:
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(a) a data entry device having a left tab, a right tab, an up tab and a down tab, and an enter function; and
(b) a display containing individual alphanumeric characters and data manipulation tokens for selection using said data entry device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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- 7. An apparatus for composing alphanumeric messages comprising a display screen having displayed thereon alphanumeric characters and data manipulation tokens and a data entry device for selecting said alphanumeric characters and said data manipulation tokens.
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