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Text entry method and device therefor

  • US 6,885,318 B2
  • Filed: 05/28/2002
  • Issued: 04/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2001
  • Status: Expired
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1. A method for inputting a character to a device, the device comprising a keypad, the keypad comprising a plurality of keys, at least one of which keys has a primary character, a plurality of secondary characters and a display area associated with it, the keypad in a default state displaying the primary character associated with a key in its respective display area, wherein the method comprises the steps of:

  • detecting a first key selection;

    displaying each of the secondary characters associated with the first selected key in a respective display area;

    detecting a second key selection;

    selecting for input the secondary character associated with the second key selection; and

    returning the keypad to the default state.

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