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Method for displaying a graphical rocker button control

  • US 5,666,504 A
  • Filed: 09/29/1995
  • Issued: 09/09/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer system for providing a control button for interfacing with a user of the computer system, the computer system comprising:

  • (a) display means for displaying the control button, the control button having a three-dimensional appearance and at least first and second regions;

    (b) means for determining the region of the control button being pushed by a user input means;

    (c) means for changing the appearance of the control button in accordance with the region being pushed so that the control button appears to be tilted toward the pushed region; and

    (d) means for transmitting a message in accordance with the region being pushed.

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