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Graphical human-machine interface on a portable device

  • US 7,017,116 B2
  • Filed: 01/06/2000
  • Issued: 03/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of creating a graphical human-machine interface, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a computer using a first operating system;

    (b) providing a handheld portable computing device in communication with the computer, the handheld portable computing device using a second operating system that is less capable than the first operating system;

    (c) generating on the computer an interactive control software object that provides an interactive graphical human-machine interface when operating on the handheld portable computing device to allow control of at least one parameter of a process external to the handheld portable computing device by use of the handheld portable computing device;

    (d) simulating on the computer the operation of the interactive control software object on the handheld portable computing device; and

    (e) transferring the interactive control software object from the computer to the handheld portable computing device.

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