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Programmable keypad

A keyboard and keyboard layout technology, applied in the field of input devices, can solve problems such as the difficulty of using keyboards on mobile devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-20
SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMM AB
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[0004] One may find the keyboard on a mobile device difficult to use when the mobile device is used for applications other than making or receiving calls

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[0025] The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers in different drawings may identify the same or similar elements. Also, the following detailed description does not limit the invention.

[0026] Embodiments of the invention may be used to improve user interfaces (eg, keyboards) on devices (eg, communication devices). Embodiments of the invention may use logic (eg, machine-readable instructions executable by a processing device) to change the appearance and / or configuration of a user interface. In some cases, changes in the appearance and / or configuration of the user interface may be controlled by the application. That is, when a particular application is launched or is being executed or a function associated with the particular application is being executed, the user interface may change based on the particular application. Embodiments of the user interface may receive user input via touch (eg, via a u...

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Abstract

A device may include logic configured to process a request for a keypad layout, and to provide a keypad layout via keypad display in response to the processed request.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments described herein relate generally to input devices and, more particularly, to input devices that may be used in handheld devices. Background technique [0002] Due to the portability of devices such as mobile communication devices, these devices can be used by people in various settings. For example, people may use their mobile devices while at work, at home, or while transitioning from one location to another. As a result, people may find it convenient to carry their mobile devices with them virtually all the time. [0003] Since people may carry their mobile devices in many situations, these people may find it convenient if the mobile device can be used to perform functions other than receiving or making calls. For example, people may find it convenient to play a recorded song on their mobile device or play a game on their mobile device when they are not busy with a communication session. [0004] One may find that the keyboard on a mo...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/048H04M1/72403H04M1/72442H04M1/72466
CPCH04M1/23H04M1/72522H04M1/72558H04M2250/22G06F3/04886H04M1/7258H04M1/72403H04M1/72442H04M1/72466
Inventor P·霍姆贝里
Owner SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMM AB
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