20240086062.PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE simplified abstract (apple inc.)
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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 20240086062 titled 'PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE
Simplified Explanation
The systems described in this patent application provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without the need to open an application or unlock the device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the media device is selected, prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input. The user can then use the virtual keyboard on the computing device to input text into the selected field on the media device.
- Simplified Explanation:
- Remote keyboard service for media device on computing device - No need to open an app or unlock device - User prompted to use virtual keyboard on computing device for text input - Characters inputted on computing device sent to media device
- Potential Applications:
- Remote control of media devices - Enhanced user experience for text input on different devices
- Problems Solved:
- Streamlining text input process - Eliminating the need to switch between devices for input
- Benefits:
- Convenience for users - Improved efficiency in text input
- Potential Commercial Applications:
- Smart home devices - Media streaming services
- Possible Prior Art:
- Remote control apps for media devices - Wireless keyboard and mouse setups
Questions:
1. How does this technology improve user experience when interacting with media devices? 2. What are the potential security implications of using a remote keyboard service for text input on different devices?
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.
