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Computing system having delayed keyboard shortcut hints

  • US 5,973,688 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1997
  • Issued: 10/26/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer implemented method for providing help information to a user of a computing system comprising the following steps performed by the computing system:

  • (a) detecting when a special key sequence remains selected for a predetermined length of time;

    (b) when it is detected in step (a) that the special key sequence has remained selected for the predetermined length of time, performing the following substep;

    (b.1) displaying information on shortcuts available for key combinations which include the special key sequence; and

    ,(c) performing a first shortcut when it is detected that the special key sequence is selected and before expiration of the predetermined length of time another key has been selected simultaneous to the special key sequence remaining selected.

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