Directional input system with automatic correction

摘要: A system associated with a text entry application, such as email or instant messaging, comprises an optional onscreen representation of circular keyboard, list potential linguistic object matches, and message area where the selected words are entered. The keyboard is manipulated via hardware joystick game-pad analog omni-directional rocker switch built therein. user points in general direction desired letter, then continues pointing roughly to each letter word. Once all letters have been selected, buttons used select specific word from matches send area.