i could see this easily working on current text entry systems given that the accelerometer was used to select word suggestions. Instead of tapping the screen or pressing left or right on the directional pad, you would just jerk your device ever-so-slightly to the left or right. It really wouldn't take much travel at all -- maybe half an inch. That's a simple but pretty intuitive use of the accelerometer.
i'm not so sure about using it a shift key, which is essentially what the text above is describing.
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aoi tsuki @ May 15th 2009 9:18PM
i could see this easily working on current text entry systems given that the accelerometer was used to select word suggestions. Instead of tapping the screen or pressing left or right on the directional pad, you would just jerk your device ever-so-slightly to the left or right. It really wouldn't take much travel at all -- maybe half an inch. That's a simple but pretty intuitive use of the accelerometer.
i'm not so sure about using it a shift key, which is essentially what the text above is describing.