Shared symbol and emoticon key and methods

Details Shared symbol and emoticon key and methods Shared symbol and emoticon key and methods

2007-04-27

2011-11-15

Dharia, Prabodh (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Including keyboard

C345S168000, C345S629000, C345S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08059097

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides systems and methods for using a dedicated shared emoticon and symbol key on a keypad of a mobile electronic device. The shared key is adapted to access a menu of multiple symbols and emoticons using a toggle input and can be accessed with minimal user input and minimal user manipulation and displayed to a user or message recipient.

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