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Text entry method and device therefor

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  • US RE44,913 E1
  • Filed: 07/31/2013
  • Issued: 05/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for inputting a character to a device, the device comprising including a keypad, the keypad comprising including a plurality of keys, at least one of which the keys has a primary character, a plurality of secondary characters and a an associated display area associated with it, the keypad in a default state displaying the primary character associated with a the at least one key in its respective the associated display area, wherein the method comprises the steps comprising acts of:

  • in the default state,returning the primary character as an input character in response to selection of the at least one key for a period shorter than a predetermined time period;

    switching to a second state after detecting a first key selection of the at least one key for a period longer than the predetermined time period;

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

    detecting a second key selection;

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

    returning the keypad to the default state.

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