Interactive interface for electronic devices
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1. An interactive interface apparatus for an electronic device, comprising:
- a programmable processor connectable in communication with an electronic device for at least partially controlling operation of the electronic device and for monitoring operation of the electronic device;
a memory connected to the processor for storing a program for operating the processor;
a user input device for accepting user input, the user input device connected to said programmable processor; and
a display connected to the programmable processor.
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Abstract
The interactive interface for electronic devices includes a programmable processor connectable in communication with an electronic device for at least partially controlling operation of the electronic device and for monitoring operation of the electronic device, a memory connected to the processor for storing a program for operating the programmable processor, a user input device for accepting user input, the user input device connected to said programmable processor, and a display connected to the programmable processor. The interactive interface may be tethered to the electronic device by an electrical connector or by wireless communication.
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1. An interactive interface apparatus for an electronic device, comprising:
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a programmable processor connectable in communication with an electronic device for at least partially controlling operation of the electronic device and for monitoring operation of the electronic device;
a memory connected to the processor for storing a program for operating the processor;
a user input device for accepting user input, the user input device connected to said programmable processor; and
a display connected to the programmable processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method for at least partially controlling an electronic device and for monitoring operation of the electronic device via an interactive interface, comprising the steps of:
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providing an interactive interface apparatus including a programmable processor connectable in communication with the electronic device, a memory connected to the processor for storing a program for operating the processor, a user input device connected to said programmable processor for accepting user input, and a display connected to the programmable processor;
operatively connecting the interactive interface to the electronic device;
displaying a plurality of instruction menu items on the display;
receiving user input from the user input device to allow a user to select at least one of the plurality of instruction menu items provided on the display; and
displaying a simulation of operation of the electronic device to accomplish a selected function. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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