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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2006
Seong-geun Kwon, Daegu, KR;
Seong-Geun Kwon, Daegu, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for composing a data input key array with a plurality of keys wherein multiple character groups are assigned to respective ones of the plurality of keys, each of the multiple character groups comprising multiple characters. The multiple characters of each character group are arranged on the corresponding key in the same pattern as the multiple character groups on the data input key array. The data input key array may operate by selecting a particular key assigned with a desired character, and selecting a key disposed to correspond with the position of the desired character on the particular key, thereby displaying the desired character. The data input key array may also be operated by selecting a particular key assigned to a desired character by inputting one of the directional keys, the directional key being disposed to correspond with the position of the particular key.