T9 input method - *UPDATE*

[martinlong1978]

Hello everyone.

Thanks to all those people offering their services as beta testers.

I have begun work on the T9 input method. I would like some help in designing a skin. This needs to be a .bmp file. I will send you the initial bmp I have used for testing, and you should use similar layout for the buttons.

I don't mind if the layout changes, as long as it is easy to use with fingers (not stylus).

The size of the bitmap, however, must not change. It should be 240 x 160.

The yellow area I included for two function buttons (ie, change word, and number mode) 1 will do a space, and 0 will do punctuation.

To the administrators - could you possibly stick the bitmap on the site somewhere, as I don't have a server to use for downloads?

[stoelman]

Martin,

First of all, u can use my server for storage, i figure the files r small so it wont mather. just e-mail me the files, or just put in a zip, and i'll send u the link. second I like to see if i can come up with a nice design.

[martinlong1978]

Yeah, no probs.

I've also realise the keypad used for the phone is exactly the right size for me. So If you want to reskin the phone (maybe relable some of the buttons if it would make using it easir), then that is fine.

[stoelman]

Everbody,

Here is the file from Martin. http://www.stoelman.com/T9_sms.bmp

[martinlong1978]

Ok people... we've come up with an initial design for the keypad, and I've done the initial work on the T9 input panel. I have a suitable skin, and will be working with this to create button positions.

This skin is not final, and may be changed as we work on the functionality, but when it has been finalised, I will be opening up for new skins to be created. It is anticipated that this will be configurable on the final release, so you will not need to be disappointed if yours isn't chosen!

I am now writing the business logic. I hope to get plenty of work done this weekend, and I'll keep you all informed of progress.

Thanks

Martin

[stoelman]

Martin,

How's your project comming along? is it allready far enough for beta testing.

[martinlong1978]

Unfortunately not yet. I'm currently waiting for some dictionary stuff. As soon as I have that, it can continue.

Regards

Martin

[martinlong1978]

Just to update you. I have been in touch with tegic over the licensing of T9. We are currently discussing this.

I have to warn you, though, that because i have to license T9 from Tegic, there will be royalties to pay. I don't yet know the amount, but I'm guessing at about £15 per unit sold. In order to provide assurances to Tegic, the software will have to be licensed based on the IMEI of the target device.

I will keep you all informed of the progress of these negotiations, if they even get beyond this stage.

[MADmanFREE]

Nice idea, I have used the t9 on many phones for years.
Siemens c35 and ME45, Sony j3e, Nokia 6310i.

Would making something similar not just simply work? or simplifing the keypad in this way is totally owned by t9 ?

I look forward to a bit of beta testing...

[martinlong1978]

I would like to find a way around it. But it's difficult to get hold of an 'ideal' word list that is compressed, contains 'appropriate' words of the right quantity. and is indexed. I can do the indexing if a good dic is found.

I could also look at alternatives - just awaiting some more communication from T9.

[Frost_28]

I have done something similar for Palm with graphitti (graphitti can be hell, too ;-)) and would offer u any help u need.