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Combination editable and fixed entry input menu field used in a menu for a computer system prior to execution of an operating system

  • US 6,490,678 B1
  • Filed: 09/16/1999
  • Issued: 12/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, comprising:

  • displaying a menu field having an associated plurality of user-selectable entries, wherein at least one of the user-selectable entries is displayed within the menu field, and wherein the plurality of user-selectable entries includes at least one fixed entry that is not user-editable and at least one editable entry that is user-editable;

    allowing user selection of any of the plurality of entries associated with the menu field;

    in response to user selection of the editable entry, permitting the user to enter data into the editable entry to modify the editable entry utilizing an input device; and

    in response to a selected user input, the computer executing a process based upon a user-selected entry among the plurality of user-selectable entries associated the menu field.

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