New Mobile Phone Layout Support Texting

IOL posts a patent that inverses the standard mobile phone layout of display on top/keys on bottom. On a phone with a “candybar” form factor, inverses this layout ensuring that most of the device rests in the palm improving support and control.

“In addition to the improved grip, the thumb rests in a comfortable position directly above the buttons of the keypad. The improved angle for the thumb makes it unnecessary to shift the mobile phone around in the hand while typing text.”