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User interface and associated method for indicating status using keypad backlights

  • US 20040171410A1
  • Filed: 02/28/2003
  • Published: 09/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for indicating status on a programmed communication device comprising the steps of:

  • associating each of one or more backlights with a respective key of a plurality of keys;

    generating status information to be communicated to a user of said communication device; and

    illuminating one or more backlights according to a pattern corresponding to said status information.

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