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Rapid retrieval user interface designed around small displays and few buttons for searching long lists

  • US 20020109709A1
  • Filed: 02/09/2001
  • Published: 08/15/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A data processing apparatus having a user interface assisting in searching for information from an ordered list in a data array, the apparatus comprising:

  • an array scroller responsive to user actuation; and

    a helper character-generator, actuated by continued user actuation of the array scroller, the helper character generator being operative to display a helper character representative of a portion in the list being scrolled.

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