Motorola MOTORAZR maxx V6 Developer's Manual page 180

Java ME Developer Guide
Chapter 26 - iTAP
26.1 Intelligent Keypad Text Entry API
When users are using features such as SMS (short message service), or "Text Mes-
saging", they can opt for a predictive text entry method from the handset. The Java
ME environment has the ability to use SMS in its API listing. The use of a predictive
entry method is a compelling feature to the MIDlet.
This API will enable a developer to access iTAP, Numeric, Symbol and Browse text
entry methods. With previous Java ME products, the only method available was the
standard use of TAP.
Predictive text entry allows a user to simply type in the letters of a word using only
one key press per letter, as apposed to the TAP method that can require as many as
four or more key presses. The use of the iTAP method can greatly decrease text-
entry time. Its use extends beyond SMS text messaging, but into other functions
such as phonebook entries.
The following Java ME text input components will support iTAP.
javax.microedition.lcdui.TextBox
The TextBox class is a Screen that allows the user to edit and enter text.
javax.microedition.lcdui.TextField
A TextField is an editable text component that will be placed into a Form. It is given a
piece of text that is used as the initial value.
Refer to Table 35 for iTAP feature/class support for MIDP 2.0:
DRAFT - Subject to Change
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