Method for combining deterministic and non-deterministic user interaction data input models

摘要

A structure and method for entering data into an electronic device ( 110 ). A deterministic data input element ( 130 ) coupled to the electronic device ( 110 ) is operable to accept a user-selected data input. Modulation of a motion of a non-deterministic data input element ( 140 ) coupled to the electronic device ( 11 ) is operable to select a varying precision of data input choices. A feedback element ( 120 ) coupled to one or more of the deterministic data input element ( 130 ) and the non-deterministic data input element ( 140 ) presents the data input choices to the user. The user enters data into electronic device ( 110 ) using one of the deterministic input element ( 130 ) and the non-deterministic input element ( 140 ) and the feedback element ( 120 ) displays a sequence of data choices to the user. The user then navigates a tree of possible data completions in order to select a particular data completion to be entered into the electronic device ( 110 ).