Handheld computer with pop-up user interface
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1. A handheld computer system, comprising:
- a switch;
a user interface;
a housing; and
a display supported by the housing, wherein the user interface includes an information entry area, wherein the information entry area is activated in response to manipulation of the switch the switch being a non-display element.
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Abstract
A method and system for inputting text information to a handheld computer is provided. A graffiti area or keyboard can be displayed in response to a switch. The switch can be a pressure activated switch on a side of the device.
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22 Claims
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1. A handheld computer system, comprising:
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a switch;
a user interface;
a housing; and
a display supported by the housing, wherein the user interface includes an information entry area, wherein the information entry area is activated in response to manipulation of the switch the switch being a non-display element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A user interface for a handheld computer system, the handheld computer system comprising a display and a touch pad, the user interface comprising:
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means for receiving information at the touch pad and the display; and
means for activating and deactivating the means for receiving, wherein the means for receiving is reduced in size or removed from the display when deactivated and the means for activating and deactivating is not located on the display. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of interfacing with a handheld computer system, the handheld computer system comprising a display and a touch pad, the method comprising:
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manipulating a user interface device to cause a suitable area for receiving handwritten characters to be displayed on the display above or behind the touch pad; and
providing information entry on the touch pad, wherein the user interface device is not located on the display. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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