INPUT MODE SWITCHING METHODS AND DEVICES UTILIZING THE SAME
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1. An input mode switching method, implemented in an electronic device, comprising:
- providing a plurality of input modes selectable for character input; and
selecting a subset of the input modes as the total options selectable through a first control interface of the device during character input.
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Abstract
An input mode switching method is disclosed. A plurality of optional input modes are provided for character input. A subset of the input modes is selected as the total options selectable through a first control interface during character input.
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1. An input mode switching method, implemented in an electronic device, comprising:
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providing a plurality of input modes selectable for character input; and selecting a subset of the input modes as the total options selectable through a first control interface of the device during character input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An input mode switching method, implemented in an electronic device, comprising:
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providing a plurality of optional input modes for character input, arranged in a predefined sequence to be switched on orderly and exclusively; and selecting a subset of the input modes by which a new sequence of input mode switching is obtained by the electronic device during character input.
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16. An electronic device capable of input mode switching, comprising:
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an input device capable of character input via a plurality of optional input modes; and a processor selecting a subset of the input modes as the total options selectable through a first control interface of the input device during character input. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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