WO2004107146A3 - A data input method for a computing device - Google Patents

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WO2004107146A3
WO2004107146A3 PCT/GB2004/002302 GB2004002302W WO2004107146A3 WO 2004107146 A3 WO2004107146 A3 WO 2004107146A3 GB 2004002302 W GB2004002302 W GB 2004002302W WO 2004107146 A3 WO2004107146 A3 WO 2004107146A3
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virtual key
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Martin Riddiford
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Abstract

A data input method for a computing device using a touch screen; selection of a virtual key occurs when a user presses down on the screen overlying the virtual key with a force exceeding a first pre-defined force and confirmation of selection of a virtual key occurs when the user presses down on the screen overlying the virtual key with a force exceeding a second pre-defined force and actuates a mechanical switch underlying the touch screen. Confirmation of selection in this manner provides tactile feedback missing from conventional touch screen systems. Because it more closely mimics a real world action of hitting a real world key, it is both more satisfying and more easily understood by a user. The invention stands in contrast to the established view that confirmation of the selection of a virtual key should be achieved when a user lifts off from the screen and without any form of tactile feedback.
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