| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To disclose methods of using a soft keyboard. <P>SOLUTION: A soft keyboard having one or more soft keys with a symbol displayed on the one or more soft keys is provided. A modifier may be applied to one of the symbols displayed on one of the soft keys by selecting the soft key and then providing a directional input. In an embodiment, different directional inputs are associated with different modifiers so that different symbols are inputted depending on the directional input. In an embodiment, a user may prove the directional input by touching a selector and dragging the selector across on a touch sensor screen. In an embodiment, a plurality of symbols associated with a plurality of modifying keys are made visible after the soft key is selected so that the user can visually determine which directional input will provide a desired symbol. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
