Touch pad with symbols based on mode
First Claim
1. A multifunctional handheld device capable of operating in different modes, the multifunctional handheld device comprising:
- a single input arrangement that provides inputs for each mode of the multifunctional handheld device, the single input arrangement including at least an input pad that provides signals when touched or pressed, the input pad being divided into one or more input areas that change in accordance with the current mode of the multifunctional handheld device; and
a display mechanism that presents graphical elements to indicate the configuration of the input areas at the input pad, each mode of the multifunctional handheld device providing a different configuration of input areas and graphical elements associated therewith.
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Abstract
A multifunctional handheld device capable of operating in different modes includes a single input arrangement that provides inputs for each mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The single input arrangement includes at least an input pad that provides signals when touched or pressed. The input pad may for example be a touch pad. The input pad is divided into one or more input areas that change in accordance with the current mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The multifunctional handheld device also includes a display device that presents graphical elements to indicate the configuration of the input areas at the input pad. Each mode of the multifunctional handheld device provides a different configuration of input areas and graphical elements associated therewith.
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41 Claims
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1. A multifunctional handheld device capable of operating in different modes, the multifunctional handheld device comprising:
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a single input arrangement that provides inputs for each mode of the multifunctional handheld device, the single input arrangement including at least an input pad that provides signals when touched or pressed, the input pad being divided into one or more input areas that change in accordance with the current mode of the multifunctional handheld device; and a display mechanism that presents graphical elements to indicate the configuration of the input areas at the input pad, each mode of the multifunctional handheld device providing a different configuration of input areas and graphical elements associated therewith. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 26)
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- 13. A touch pad that displays graphical elements to indicate input areas of the touch pad, each input area representing a different functionality, the input areas and graphical elements changing in accordance with different input modes.
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23. A touch pad, comprising:
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a touch sensing layer; a first set of symbols that only illuminate with a first light; a second set of symbols that only illuminate with a second light; and a light system capable of generating the first and second light. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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27. A circular touch pad, comprising:
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a circular light diffusing cover; a circular transparent touch sensing layer disposed below the light diffusing cover; an circular organic light emitting device (OLED) disposed below the transparent touch sensing layer; a printed circuit board disposed below the organic light emitting device (OLED), the printed circuit board carrying a controller that is operatively coupled to the transparent touch sensing layer and the organic light emitting device, the controller receiving touch data from the transparent touch sensing layer and instructing the organic light emitting device (OLED) how to present graphical information. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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31. A method of operating a multifunctional hand held electronic device having a touch surface, comprising:
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displaying symbols in a circular fashion, each symbol representing a different input to be made in the hand held electronic device; mapping individual symbols being displayed to individual regions of the touch surface; detecting a touch on the touch surface; determining the region of the touch surface being touched; highlighting only the symbol associated with the region of the touch surface being touched; detecting a selection event; and implementing the input associated with the symbol being highlighted when the selection event is initiated. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method of operating a handheld electronic device having a touch device, the method comprising:
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designating input regions within a touch surface of the touch device, each input region representing a different location within the touch surface; assigning symbols to the input regions, the symbols characterizing the functionality of the input regions; and displaying the symbols associated with the input regions, the location of the symbols indicating the location of the input area within the touch surface. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41)
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