Thumb-operable man-machine interfaces (MMI) for portable electronic devices, portable electronic devices including the same and methods of operating the same
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
- a housing;
a display integrated with the housing;
a thumb-operable input device positioned on a side of the housing;
an indicator on the display operatively associated with the thumb-operable input device, the indicator being positioned on the display to highlight and/or select menu items on the display responsive to input received at the thumb-operable input device.
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Abstract
Portable electronic devices are provided including a housing and a display integrated with the housing. A thumb-operable input device is positioned on a side of the housing. An indicator is provided on the display and is operatively associated with the thumb-operable input device. The indicator is positioned on the display to highlight and/or select menu items on the display responsive to input received at the thumb-operable input device. Related man-machine interfaces (MMIs) are also provided.
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a housing;
a display integrated with the housing;
a thumb-operable input device positioned on a side of the housing;
an indicator on the display operatively associated with the thumb-operable input device, the indicator being positioned on the display to highlight and/or select menu items on the display responsive to input received at the thumb-operable input device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A man-machine interface (MMI) for a portable electronic device, comprising:
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a thumb-operable input device; and
an indicator on a display of the portable electronic device, the indicator being operatively associated with the thumb-operable input device and positioned on the display to highlight and/or select menu items on the display responsive to input received at the thumb-operable input device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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- 25. A method of operating a portable electronic device comprising positioning an indicator on a display to highlight and/or select menu items on the display responsive to input received at a thumb-operable input device.
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