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Method and apparatus for virtual keypad control

  • US 9,176,667 B2
  • Filed: 12/09/2013
  • Issued: 11/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing a virtual keypad of a touch screen in an electronic device, comprising:

  • detecting that a first key in the virtual keypad is touch;

    determining whether a second key in the virtual keypad is touched within a predetermined time period after the first key is touch;

    deactivating the virtual keypad, when the second key is touched within the predetermined time period;

    detecting a drag on at least one of the first key or the second key; and

    reconfiguring the virtual keypad in response to detecting the drag.

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