CA2360461A1 - Speed typing apparatus and method - Google Patents
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- G06F3/048—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
- G06F3/0487—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
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Abstract
A speed typing method and apparatus having multiple letters (Fig. 1) associated with each key (52) of a keyboard (50). By utilizing multiple characters on each key (52), the number of keys (52) would be fewer than the number of letters in the alphabet using this system (100) (e.g., fewer than 26 letter keys for the English alphabet). Each key (52) on the keyboard (52) is associated with a numerical code. The system (100) uses the numerical code associated with a typed word to access a dictionary or table of words stored in memory (12) at a memory location corresponding to the input numerical code. The system may display all of the words available to the user in response to the input code. The user then selects one of the available words to be placed in the document. Alternatively the system (100) may enable display of one or more preferred words. The keys (52) of the keyboard (50) may be contoured so that the user senses the position of his hand in relation to the keys of the keyboard. The typing system (100) is also implemented by a finger-mounted input device having switches. The finger-mounted device may also be used in conjunction with one or more input selection panels. The panels have keys which are selectable by the user in conjunction with the switches.
Claims (20)
1. ~A method for enabling text formed from letters of an alphabet to be created using a word processing system including a computer having a memory storage, a display device and an input device including a plurality of operator-selectable input elements, said method comprising:
defining a set of plural input elements assigning a plurality of letters of an alphabet to the input elements of said set such that at least one of the input elements, or combination of input elements, is associated with a plurality of letters:
assigning not more than one input element code to at least one of said input elements, or combination of input elements, associated with a plurality of letters;
storing in the memory storage words formed from letters of the alphabet and word codes, each of the word codes formed from a series of one or more input element codes, each of said word codes associated with at least one of said words;
detecting at least one input element selected by the operator;
creating a word code formed from a series of one or more input element codes, each input element code being associated with each selected input element searching the memory storage and locating at least one word code associated with each created word coded and, displaying on the display device at least one of said words associated with each word code located in the memory storage.
defining a set of plural input elements assigning a plurality of letters of an alphabet to the input elements of said set such that at least one of the input elements, or combination of input elements, is associated with a plurality of letters:
assigning not more than one input element code to at least one of said input elements, or combination of input elements, associated with a plurality of letters;
storing in the memory storage words formed from letters of the alphabet and word codes, each of the word codes formed from a series of one or more input element codes, each of said word codes associated with at least one of said words;
detecting at least one input element selected by the operator;
creating a word code formed from a series of one or more input element codes, each input element code being associated with each selected input element searching the memory storage and locating at least one word code associated with each created word coded and, displaying on the display device at least one of said words associated with each word code located in the memory storage.
2. ~The method of claim 1, wherein the words stored in the memory storage can be audibly reproduced.
3. ~The method of claim 1, wherein the combination of input elements comprises the substantially simultaneous actuation of two input elements.
4. ~The method of claim 1, wherein the step of assigning a plurality of letters to the input elements comprises assigning a plurality of letters to the sequential actuation of a single input element occurring within a predetermined period of time.
5. ~The method of claim 1, wherein the step of assigning a plurality of letters to the input elements comprises assigning a plurality of letters to the sequential actuation of a single input element prior to actuation of any other input element.
6. ~The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of detecting a user's voice command, searching the memory storage and locating at least one word code associated with the detected command, and displaying on the display device at least one word associated with the located word code.
7. ~The method of claim 1, wherein the word codes are further associated with at least one foreign term corresponding to each word associated with the word code.
8. ~The method of claim 6, wherein the words and terms stored in the memory storage can be audibly reproduced.
9. ~The method of claim 1, wherein the input device is located remote from the memory storage and display device.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein the input device is a hand-mounted input device.
11. ~The method of claim 1, wherein the input device comprises a hand-mounted input device having switches and at least one input selection panel having keys, the keys and switches forming the input elements.
12. ~The method of claim 1, wherein the step of creating a word code further comprises the step of determining the completion of a word.
13. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of enabling the operator to select at least one of the displayed words and removing any unselected words from the display.
14. The method of claim 1, wherein the input elements are contoured so that the user may sense a relative position of the user's hand on the input device.
15. The method of claim 1, wherein the input elements are configured as switches that are positioned about a user's hand.
16. The method of claim 1, wherein the input elements are configured as switches that are positioned about a user's hand, and as keys of an input selection panel.
17. The method of claim 1, wherein the set of input elements comprises a first and second subsets of input elements, each of the first and second subsets having an identical assignment of letters, the method further comprising the step of identifying a blank space upon when the user switches typing between input elements of the first and second subsets.
18. The method of claim 1, wherein the input device comrpises a touch-sensitive input device, and the plural input elements comprise a plurality of symbols that are input by impressing the symbol on said touch-sensitive input device.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein at least one symbol is associated with at least one letter that has a similar characteristic as the symbol.
20. The method of claim 18, wherein a plurality of symbols are associated with letters that have a similar characteristic as the symbol.
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| US11724699P | 1999-01-26 | 1999-01-26 | |
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| PCT/US2000/001890 WO2000043208A2 (en) | 1999-01-26 | 2000-01-26 | Speed typing apparatus and method |
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