| 摘要 |
<p>Disclosed is a system and method for inputting Chinese characters and phrases in electronic equipment (10), such as, for example, portable communications devices. A cross media bar is provided wherein a user selects an alphanumeric character based on a pronunciation of a Chinese character (e.g., Piny in method of Chinese text enter) that the user desires to input into the electronic equipment. The candidate characters associated with the selected character are displayed in a first format (e.g. a substantially horizontal format) on a display (14) of the electronic equipment. The user is then able to select at least one candidate Chinese character that corresponds to the selected pronunciation. The candidate Chinese characters are displayed to the user in a second format (e.g., a substantially vertical format) on the display. The candidate Chinese characters extend across the portion of the display presenting the candidate characters.</p> |
