Unlock instant, AI-driven research and patent intelligence for your innovation.

Handheld electronic device with text disambiguation

A technology of handheld electronic equipment and electronic equipment, applied in the direction of electrical digital data processing, input/output process of data processing, special data processing applications, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2008-01-09
RES IN MOTION LTD
View PDF2 Cites 0 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Several such systems have been proposed, and while generally effective for their intended purpose, there are deficiencies

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Handheld electronic device with text disambiguation
  • Handheld electronic device with text disambiguation
  • Handheld electronic device with text disambiguation

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0033] An improved handheld electronic device 4 is shown generally in FIG. 1 and schematically depicted in FIG. 2 . The example handheld electronic device 4 comprises a housing 6 on which is placed a processor unit comprising an input device 8, an output device 12, a processor 16, a memory 20 and at least a first routine. For example and without limitation, processor 16 may be a microprocessor (μP) and provides output signals to output device 12 in response to input from input device 8 . Processor 16 also interfaces with memory 20 . Examples of handheld electronic devices are included in US Patent Nos. 6,452,588 and 6,489,950, which are incorporated by reference.

[0034] As can be understood from FIG. 1 , the input device 8 includes a keypad 24 and a thumb wheel 32 . As will be described in detail below, keypad 24 is in the typical form of a reduced QWERTY keyboard and includes a plurality of keys 28 that serve as input components. Note, however, that the keypad 24 may...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

PUM

No PUM Login to View More

Abstract

A handheld electronic device with a reduced QWERTY keyboard and disambiguation software. The device outputs a default output and a number of variants. The output is based largely upon the likelihood that a user intended a particular output. Various features of the device provide additional variants that are not based solely on frequency, but are provided by various logic structures resident on the device. The device enables editing during text entry and also provides a learning function that allows the disambiguation function to adapt to provide a customized experience for the user. The disambiguation function can be selectively disabled and an alternate keystroke interpretation system provided. Additionally, the device can facilitate the selection of variants by displaying a graphic of a special <NEXT> key that enables a user to progressively select variants generally without changing the position of the user's hands on the device.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to handheld electronic devices, and more particularly, to a handheld electronic device with a reduced keypad and input disambiguation, and to a related method. Background technique [0002] A variety of handheld electronic devices are known. Examples of such handheld electronic devices include, for example, personal data assistants (PDAs), handheld computers, two-way pagers, cellular telephones, and the like. While many handheld electronic devices are stand-alone devices that do not communicate with other devices, many handheld electronic devices also feature wireless communication capabilities. [0003] These handheld electronic devices are typically portable and thus have relatively compact configurations, where keys and other input structures often perform multiple functions in a particular situation, or may have multiple styles or features assigned to them. As technology advances, handheld electronic device...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to View More
IPC IPC(8): G06F15/02G06F3/00G06F17/27
CPCG06F17/276G06F3/0237G06F15/025G06F40/274
Inventor 瓦迪姆·富克斯麦克尔·G·叶利扎罗夫塞尔杰·V·科洛梅茨
Owner RES IN MOTION LTD