18510134. PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Alexander D. Sanciangco of Cupertino CA (US)
Bob Bradley of San Jose CA (US)
Marc Krochmal of Santa Clara CA (US)
Graham Clarke of Cupertino CA (US)
PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18510134 titled 'PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE
Simplified Explanation
The systems described provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then use the characters as text input to the selected text input field.
- Remote keyboard service for media device
- No need to unlock computing device or invoke an application
- Notification prompts user to use virtual keyboard on computing device
- User can input text to other device using virtual keyboard
- Characters selected on virtual keyboard sent to other device for text input
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in remote control applications, smart home devices, and multimedia systems where text input is required on a separate device.
Problems Solved
This technology eliminates the need for separate physical keyboards for each device, streamlining the text input process and improving user experience.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include convenience, ease of use, and increased efficiency in text input tasks across multiple devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
- Streamlined Remote Control Systems with Text Input
- Enhanced Smart Home Devices with Remote Keyboard Functionality
- Improved Multimedia Systems for Seamless Text Input Experience
Original Abstract Submitted
The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field.
