System for one-touch bible book selection and viewing
First Claim
1. ) A system for user selection and display of electronically stored Biblical information comprising:
- a) at least one storage component structured and arranged to electronically store the Biblical information;
b) at least one input component structured and arranged to assist user input;
c) at least one display component structured and arranged to display the electronically stored Biblical information; and
d) at least one processor component structured and arranged to;
i) process at least one signal from said at least one input component;
ii) retrieve a user-selected portion of electronically stored Biblical information from said at least one storage component; and
iii) display the user-selected portion of electronically stored Biblical information on said at least one display component;
e) at least one hand-holdable housing structured and arranged to house said at least one storage component, said at least one input component, said at least one processor component and said at least one display component;
f) wherein said at least one input component comprises a plurality of dedicated actuators;
g) wherein each respective said dedicated actuator is structured and arranged to select a single respective one Bible book by a single user actuation; and
h) wherein each said dedicated actuator selects one of 66 Bible books for display.
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Abstract
A hand-held system for user selection and display of electronically stored Biblical information. More specifically, a portable electronic bible system having a Bible book selection keypad with dedicated Bible book keys to provide one-touch Bible book selection and viewing. The system comprises additional keys for selection of a desired chapter and verse. Biblical and menu information is viewed on an LCD display. The system is battery powered with an optional A/C adapter. A data transfer port allows supplemental Biblical information to be transferred and stored in the memory of the system. System components are contained in a two-part hinged housing. A method of use and methods of acquiring supplemental Biblical information are also described.
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21 Claims
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1. ) A system for user selection and display of electronically stored Biblical information comprising:
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a) at least one storage component structured and arranged to electronically store the Biblical information;
b) at least one input component structured and arranged to assist user input;
c) at least one display component structured and arranged to display the electronically stored Biblical information; and
d) at least one processor component structured and arranged to;
i) process at least one signal from said at least one input component;
ii) retrieve a user-selected portion of electronically stored Biblical information from said at least one storage component; and
iii) display the user-selected portion of electronically stored Biblical information on said at least one display component;
e) at least one hand-holdable housing structured and arranged to house said at least one storage component, said at least one input component, said at least one processor component and said at least one display component;
f) wherein said at least one input component comprises a plurality of dedicated actuators;
g) wherein each respective said dedicated actuator is structured and arranged to select a single respective one Bible book by a single user actuation; and
h) wherein each said dedicated actuator selects one of 66 Bible books for display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21)
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16. ) A method, using a hand-holdable electronic system, for user selection and display of electronically-stored Biblical information, comprising selecting a respective Bible book by performing a respective single user-actuation of a respective dedicated selection actuator.
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19. ) A method for acquiring at least one supplemental electronic copy of Biblical information for storage and use with at least one system for user selection and display of electronically stored Biblical information, comprising the steps of:
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a) transacting with at least one electronic Biblical information source to acquire such at least one electronic copy of Biblical information;
b) receiving such at least one electronic copy of Biblical information for storage on at least one separate electronic device; and
c) transferring such at least one electronic copy of Biblical data, contained within such at least one separate electronic device, to said system.
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