Spell check function that applies a preference to a spell check algorithm based upon extensive user selection of spell check results generated by the algorithm, and associated handheld electronic device

摘要

An improved spell check function and handheld electronic device provide a spell checking feature that includes provides a preference to a spell check algorithm that based upon extensive selection by the user of spell check results generated by the algorithm.

主权项

1. A method of enabling management of a spell check function on a handheld electronic device, the spell check function comprising a plurality of spell check algorithms stored on the handheld electronic device for execution thereon, the method comprising:
executing at least two of the spell check algorithms to generate proposed spell check interpretations of a text entry received from an input apparatus on the handheld device; outputting at least two of the proposed spell check interpretations; applying a preference to proposed spell check interpretations generated by a particular spell check algorithm, if a predetermined quantity of selection inputs of proposed spell check interpretations generated by the particular spell check algorithm meet a predetermined usage criteria, wherein the predetermined usage criteria reflects a determination that a rate at which spell check interpretations generated by the particular spell check algorithm are selected exceeds a threshold frequency; and employing the preference in said outputting.