Indic Language Input via Finger Sensor and Keyboard Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing keyboards for Indic languages require multiple keystrokes to input characters, particularly for combinations of consonants and dependent vowels, leading to inefficiencies in data entry.
Innovation Solution
A system where consonants are assigned to keyboard keys and dependent vowels/symbols are assigned to finger sensors, allowing for the determination of characters based on key and sensor activations, reducing the number of keystrokes needed by utilizing specialized functions and layouts optimized for Indic language input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing keyboard layouts for Indic languages are used, then all necessary characters can be input, but the number of keystrokes required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the character input process by assigning different components of Indic characters to different input methods: consonants are assigned to keyboard keys while dependent vowels and conjunct consonant signs are assigned to finger sensors. This segmentation allows each component to be input independently and combined by the processing system, reducing the total number of keystrokes needed while maintaining complete character input capability.
2Measurement precision
If multiple keystrokes are used for each character, then accurate character input is achieved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-assigning specific dependent vowels and conjunct consonant signs to each finger sensor. When a user presses a consonant key, the system automatically combines it with the element corresponding to the activated finger sensor, eliminating the need for separate keystrokes for these components. This preliminary assignment maintains character input accuracy while significantly reducing the time required for each character input.
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AI summary
An aspect of the present disclosure provides for determining characters inputted. In an embodiment, a key activated among one or more keys of a keyboard and a sensor activated among one or more sensors associated with one or more fingers are identified. An element or a special function corresponding to the key activated and an element or a special function corresponding to the sensor activated are determined. A character is determined based on the element or the special function corresponding to the key activated and the element or the special function corresponding to the sensor activated. A first set of elements of an Indic language and a first set of special functions are assigned to the one or more keys of the keyboard, and a second set of elements of the Indic language and a second set of special functions are assigned to the one or more sensors.