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Controlling device having multiple user interfaces

  • US 20050200598A1
  • Filed: 08/20/2004
  • Published: 09/15/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A controlling device for commanding operating functions of an appliance, comprising:

  • a plurality of function keys operable to cause a transmission of a command to the appliance for commanding operating functions of the appliance; and

    a touch-sensitive translucent display area including a first defined portion;

    wherein the first defined portion is visually more prominent when the first defined portion is placed in an activated state than when the first defined portion is in a non-activated state to thereby indicate which operating functions of the appliance are commandable in response to operation of one or more of the plurality of function keys.

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