Our text input technology, QuickPad, is crafted to elevate the user experience and boost productivity. It enables swift and effortless content searches, even on devices with constrained space.

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Fig.1 and Fig.2 below shows present TV on-screen keyboards (K/B). Fig. 3 is Direction9's QuickPad method. It reduces cursor travel distances/time for users by using a 5x5 keypad.

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Fig. 1 - Apple TV On-Screen K/B                 Fig. 2 - Regular TV On-Screen QWERTY K/B    Fig. 3 - QuickPad On-Screen K/B

                              

Our features include:

“Blind-typing”, with Auto-Center and Auto-Function features: The Auto-Center feature automatically resets and initiates each entry from the central Key-5, where JKL is situated, allowing for consistent navigation to each key and enabling "Blind-Typing." The Auto-Function feature executes the external function keys surrounding the 3x4 phone keypad automatically as the highlighted cursor moves to them, thereby reducing the need for additional key presses.

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Fig. 4 shows a reference to our iconic keypad design. Fig.5 indicates that precise characters could be entered after a key-group is selected by turning off the light bulb icon (exiting the predictive text mode).

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         Fig. 4 - Iconic Design of a QuickPad            Fig. 5 - 5-way Precise Text Entry

Predictive Text technology can be optionally utilized to minimize the number of keystrokes required by predicting dictionary words with a single letter press.

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Direction9 offers over 40 language libraries for predictive text applications and will provide:

(1) Dictionary libraries

(2) Application Program Interface (API)

(3) User Interface (UI) source codes for customer's implementation

(4) Custom design when needed

 

Customers can tailor designs to match their company's color scheme and layout. Upon request, a demo program is available via email and can be installed on an Android Set-Top Box for operational use.

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Fig. 6 indicates that existing multi-keys hardware devices are getting complicated in order to keep up with newly developed applications.

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   Fig. 6 - Existing Remote Controls could be simplified with QuickPad software OSD (On Screen Display) solutions

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These variations can be easily simplified through software changes in QuickPad alone, without any need for hardware modifications. Adopting a soft-screen approach in the remote control industry is revolutionary, mirroring the way the iPhone transformed the traditional cell phone industry.

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The same nine-direction concept is utilized in our proprietary Universal Stroke method for swiping across touchpad or smartphone surfaces. Many cars already have the necessary hardware, which could be enhanced simply by implementing Direction9's software.

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The "Universal Stroke" method is similar to the 5-way D-Pad operations explained above, except that, there are:

* - 8 "Directional Straight Strokes" that move the cursor to the adjacent key group.

* - 8 "Directional Hooked Strokes" move the cursor to and press the adjacent key group.

* - Use "Clockwise Circle Strokes" to activate the current key-group.

* - To return to the existing key-group, use "Counterclockwise Circle Strokes."

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The Universal-Stroke method maps a total of 18 strokes to the original directional keys, suitable for touchscreen or gesture applications, and is adaptable to various languages and commands.

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