Patents by Inventor Xiaoshan Tao

Xiaoshan Tao has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10552037
    Abstract: A software keyboard input method for implementing compound keys on an electronic device screen is provided to assist a user in fast inputting a text with convenience and efficiency. Two letters are displayed on a key. The user performs a ambiguous input by directly clicking a key, and performs a precise input by moving a contact point via which a fast selection of a symbol and a fast switching of a uppercase letter are realized. With the software keyboard input method for implementing compound keys on an electronic device screen, information can be inputted on the electronic device screen easily and accurately. The method is of convenient usage and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Shanghai Chule (CooTek) Information Technology Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Huang, Yanjiao Zhao, Xiaoshan Tao
  • Publication number: 20160306546
    Abstract: A software keyboard input method for implementing compound keys on an electronic device screen is provided to assist a user in fast inputting a text with convenience and efficiency. Two letters are displayed on a key. The user performs a ambiguous input by directly clicking a key, and performs a precise input by moving a contact point via which a fast selection of a symbol and a fast switching of a uppercase letter are realized. With the software keyboard input method for implementing compound keys on an electronic device screen, information can be inputted on the electronic device screen easily and accurately. The method is of convenient usage and flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Xiaofeng HUANG, Yanjiao ZHAO, Xiaoshan TAO
  • Publication number: 20150317300
    Abstract: The present invention provides a text input method, which is integrated in a text input program or device supporting word input (e.g., software/hardware keyboard, input method, etc.) and assists a user in easily inputting a word or a phrase (e.g., various tense forms of a verb, etc.) relating to a certain word. The user may fast input a specific word relating to the certain word by a specific operation (e.g., clicking a software or hardware key, moving a screen contact point, etc.) or by a combination of a plurality of operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Huang, Yanjiao Zhao, Xiaoshan Tao
  • Patent number: 9116551
    Abstract: The present invention provides a text input method, which is integrated in a text input program or device supporting word input (e.g., software/hardware keyboard, input method, etc.) and assists a user in easily inputting a word or a phrase (e.g., various tense forms of a verb, etc.) relating to a certain word. The user may fast input a specific word relating to the certain word by a specific operation (e.g., clicking a software or hardware key, moving a screen contact point, etc.) or by a combination of a plurality of operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Shanghai Chule (CooTek) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Huang, Yanjiao Zhao, Xiaoshan Tao
  • Publication number: 20110007004
    Abstract: A software keyboard input method for implementing compound keys on an electronic device screen is provided to assist a user in fast inputting a text with convenience and efficiency. Two letters are displayed on a key. The user performs a ambiguous input by directly clicking a key, and performs a precise input by moving a contact point via which a fast selection of a symbol and a fast switching of a uppercase letter are realized. With the software keyboard input method for implementing compound keys on an electronic device screen, information can be inputted on the electronic device screen easily and accurately. The method is of convenient usage and flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Huang, Yanjiao Zhao, Xiaoshan Tao
  • Publication number: 20100292984
    Abstract: The present invention provides a text input method, which is integrated in a text input program or device supporting word input (e.g., software/hardware keyboard, input method, etc.) and assists a user in easily inputting a word or a phrase (e.g., various tense forms of a verb, etc.) relating to a certain word. The user may fast input a specific word relating to the certain word by a specific operation (e.g., clicking a software or hardware key, moving a screen contact point, etc.) or by a combination of a plurality of operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Huang, Yanjiao Zhao, Xiaoshan Tao