Input mode switching methods, electronic devices, storage media and chip systems
By merging the areas of the virtual keyboard and touchpad, and flexibly switching input modes, the problem of operation failure on small-sized devices has been solved, thus improving the user experience.
CN122131958APending Publication Date: 2026-06-02HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Small electronic devices have a smaller operable area, which makes it easy for users to fail when triggering input operations, thus reducing the input experience.
Method used
It merges the button area and touch area based on the virtual keyboard and virtual touchpad, and flexibly switches the input mode by recognizing user input operations and combining them with display screen interaction components.
Benefits of technology
It improves the flexibility and speed of input modes, enhancing the user's input experience.
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Abstract
The input mode switching method, electronic device, storage medium, and chip system provided in this application relate to the field of terminal technology. The method includes: using a virtual keyboard and virtual touchpad as input devices for an electronic device, and merging the key area of the virtual keyboard and the touch area of the virtual touchpad, the input mode of the electronic device can be switched appropriately by recognizing user input operations and combining them with interactive components displayed on the screen of the electronic device, such as input boxes, buttons, images, and files. This allows for accurate recognition and response to user input operations, enabling flexible and rapid switching of input modes, thereby improving the user's input experience when using the electronic device.
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