System and method for selectively deactivating auto-deploy functionality of a software input panel
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
- detecting whether an input device session has started; and
modifying the display characteristics of a software input panel if the input device session has started.
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Abstract
A mobile device selectively deactivates and reactivates software input panel (SIP) auto-deploy functionality. A software input panel is automatically displayed if a user needs to enter data. The present invention allows the mobile device to utilize space on the display more effectively if a physical keyboard is coupled to the mobile device. If a physical keyboard is coupled to the mobile device and a key is pressed on the physical keyboard, the present invention hides the software input panel, and deactivates the software input panel auto-deploy functionality. Software input panel auto-deploy is reactivated if the user manually launches the software input panel.
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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detecting whether an input device session has started; and
modifying the display characteristics of a software input panel if the input device session has started. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer-readable medium with computer executable instructions, comprising:
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detecting whether an input device session has started; and
modifying the display characteristics of a software input panel if the input device session has started. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A computer-readable medium encoded with computer-executable components, comprising:
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a component that is operable to detect whether an input device session has started; and
a component that is operable to modify the display characteristics of a software input panel. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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