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Method and apparatus for entering symbols from a touch-sensitive screen

  • US 9,753,638 B2
  • Filed: 06/06/2012
  • Issued: 09/05/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for entering symbols using a touch screen device, said method comprising:

  • detecting touching an entry field displayed on said touch screen device;

    displaying a plurality of symbols in a single row in response to said touching receiving step;

    detecting touching a first one of said displayed symbols; and

    if said touching is ended by stopping touching said touch screen device, a second one of said displayed symbols is detected to be last touched in said single row, and said second one of said displayed symbols is different from said first one of said displayed symbols, entering said second one of said displayed symbols into said entry field;

    wherein if said touching is ended by sliding away from said single row and said second one of said displayed symbols is an alphabet, said method further comprisesdisplaying a list having at least one word beginning with said alphabet;

    detecting touching a first one of said at least one word and if said touching on said list is ended, entering said first one of said at least one word into said entry field;

    displaying an icon next to said first one of said at least one word in said entry field, such that when said icon is touched, said one of said at least one word is removed from said entry field; and

    removing said icon from said entry field upon receiving another entry to said entry field.

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