Remote control device, character input method and display device using soft keyboard

摘要

A remote control device, a character input method and a display device using a soft keyboard are provided. A display unit (365) displays a soft keyboard having a plurality of character buttons, each of which bears at least two characters to input the characters. Also, a user manipulation unit (120) selects a target button among the plurality of character buttons displayed on the display unit. In addition, a control unit (130) makes the target character selectable by alternately activating the at least two characters positioned on the target button if the target button is selected.