18062563. ADAPTIVE CHORD TYPING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
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ADAPTIVE CHORD TYPING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Dany Khalife of Bellevue WA (US)
ADAPTIVE CHORD TYPING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18062563 titled 'ADAPTIVE CHORD TYPING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an input device for an adaptive chord typing system. The device includes keys and a chord manager that analyzes input words and generates recommended chords as shortcuts during typing. If the user accepts a recommended chord, it is mapped to a frequently input word, and typing the chord generates keystroke data for the corresponding word(s).
- Input device for adaptive chord typing system
- Includes keys and a chord manager
- Chord manager analyzes input words and generates recommended chords
- Recommended chords serve as shortcuts during typing
- User interface displays recommended chords
- Accepted chords are mapped to frequently input words
- Typing the mapped chord generates keystroke data for the corresponding word(s)
Potential Applications
- Improving typing speed and efficiency
- Assisting individuals with physical disabilities or limitations in typing
- Enhancing productivity in typing-intensive tasks such as data entry or transcription
Problems Solved
- Slow typing speed and inefficiency
- Difficulty in typing for individuals with physical disabilities or limitations
- Tediousness and time-consuming nature of typing-intensive tasks
Benefits
- Increased typing speed and efficiency
- Improved accessibility for individuals with physical limitations
- Time-saving in typing-intensive tasks
Original Abstract Submitted
Examples provide an input device for an adaptive chord typing system. An input device includes a plurality of keys and a chord manager in firmware or software on the device. The chord manager analyzes input words and identifies frequently input candidate words. The chord manager automatically generates recommended chords that are shorter than the identified candidate words to serve as a shortcut during typing. The recommended chords are output to a user via a user interface communicatively coupled to the input device. If the user accepts a recommended chord, the chord is mapped to a corresponding frequently input word. When the user types a mapped chord using the keys on the input device, the input device generates keystroke data corresponding to the corresponding frequently input word(s), as if the user had actually input the word(s) rather than the chord to increase typing speed.
