Method and apparatus for the prediction of a text message input
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1. A method for predicting a text message input, comprising:
- matching an actually inputted letter sequence with stored words to search for at least one stored word that substantially matches a probability criterion of a word sequence previously inputted as part of the text message.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a predictive word input method and apparatus. The method and apparatus provide predictive capabilities by finding a string or word that is related to other portions of the message. In one embodiment, the method for predicting a text message input includes matching an actually inputted letter sequence with stored words to search for at least one stored word that substantially matches a probability criterion of a word sequence.
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1. A method for predicting a text message input, comprising:
matching an actually inputted letter sequence with stored words to search for at least one stored word that substantially matches a probability criterion of a word sequence previously inputted as part of the text message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
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9. The method as recited in claim 9 wherein the arguments are subjects selected from a group consisting of:
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news, sports, music, information, culture, greetings, and fun.
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11. An apparatus for use with a communications system comprising a means for typing a text message and a means for storing a plurality of words associated therewith, comprising:
means for matching an already inputted letter sequence with the means for storing to search for at least one word that substantially matches a probability criterion of a word sequence previously inputted. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for use with a communications system, comprising:
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a keyboard configured to input a text message; and
a processor unit, coupled to the keyboard, configured to communicate with a dictionary and a comparing device to match a previously inputted letter sequence with stored words in the dictionary to search for at least one stored word that substantially matches a probability criterion of a word sequence. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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