Patent ID: 6295052
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A screen display key input unit for selecting and inputting keys displayed on a screen, comprising:keys displayed on the screen and being allocated at least first and second graphic character codes generating characters, digits and symbols;key input means for designating each key area showing said respective keys; andselection processing means for outputting either the first or second graphic character code based on a decision where said key input means designates within the key area,wherein said key input means is touch-sensitive input means for touching the respective key area shown on the screen and said selection processing means includes criterion means for deciding whether said touch-sensitive input means shifts over a predetermined length with a continuous touch to the key areas irrespective of movement direction thereof and character generations means for outputting the first graphic character code allocated to the key when the criterion means decides that a moving distance of said touch-sensitive input is shorter than the predetermined length and outputting the second graphic character code allocated to the key when the criterion means decides that said moving distance is longer than the predetermined length.