Inquiry-oriented user input apparatus and method

Details Inquiry-oriented user input apparatus and method Inquiry-oriented user input apparatus and method

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Alam, Shahid A (Department: 2162)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Preparing data for information retrieval

C707S741000, C707S752000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974979

ABSTRACT:
User input from a reduced keypad is disambiguated and compared with a first dynamic lexicon, and predicted matches (e.g. either a single word or phrase) are offered. If a user continues to type beyond a boundary condition, then input is no longer predicted from the first lexicon, but instead is interpreted as a request for matches from a second, quasi-static lexicon allowing words or phrases to be entered. When the entry is accepted, data is transmitted to a remote receiver and may be parsed as an inquiry for subsequent operation. Following acceptance, the apparatus invokes a program suitable for interacting with the response generated to the inquiry.

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