System and method for rapid input of data

摘要

A data inputting system includes a communication device and user-activated control or input device, both coupled to a processor. Data and a focus indicator are displayed or otherwise communicated to a user through the communication device. The position of the focus indicator relative to the displayed data indicates a changeable portion of the displayed data. Changes to the displayed data are made by activating the input device, which may include one or more sets of up and down scroll keys. Each set of scroll keys may be used to change different portions of the displayed data. The processor automatically adjusts the position of the focus indicator based on predetermined criteria, thereby allowing changes to different portions of the displayed data. An associated method is disclosed wherein the focus indicator's position is adjusted after a predetermined time has elapsed from which the input device is deactivated.

主权项

1. A data input system comprising:
a display configured to display a plurality of characters and a focus indicator, the focus indicator positioned on the display to indicate at least one changeable character from among the displayed characters; a processor in operable communication with the display and programmed to control the display to display the characters and to position the focus indicator; and an input device configured to signal the processor to change the value for the at least one changeable character; wherein the processor is configured to up-shift the position of the focus indicator when the value of the at least one changeable character changes to a first value and down-shift the position of the focus indicator when an elapsed time since the last signal is received from the input device exceeds a predetermined threshold.