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Apparatus and configuration method for a small, hand-held computing device

  • US 5,825,675 A
  • Filed: 05/22/1995
  • Issued: 10/20/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A hand-held computing device for left and right single-handed operation, the hand-held computing device comprising:

  • a substantially rectangular elongated housing having a top surface and an axis, wherein the axis is parallel with the elongated dimension of the top surface and centered within the housing;

    a display screen coupled to the top surface of the housing;

    a first side of the housing oriented substantially perpendicular to the axis;

    one or more input means coupled to the first side and arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis, wherein the input means comprises first and second buttons on the first side arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis;

    top and bottom sides of the housing, wherein the top and bottom sides are adjacent to the first side and opposite each other;

    control signal means for indicating first and second modes of operation;

    processing means coupled to the buttons and the control signal for selectively performing first and second functions, wherein, in the first mode, the processing means performs the first function when the first button is activated and performs the second function when the second button is activated, and wherein, in the second mode, the processing means performs the first function when the second button is activated and performs the second function when the first button is activated; and

    wherein the hand-held computing device is grasped by a hand so that the thumb of the hand contacts the top side and the little finger of the hand contacts the bottom side.

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