Operating method for miniature computing devices
First Claim
1. In combination with a miniature computing device having a processor, memory, software, at least two button means for input, and a visual display device, the method comprising:
- providing a first visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a first function that is to be performed by the computing device if only a first button is pressed;
providing a second visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a second function that is to be performed by the computing device if only a second button is pressed;
providing a third visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a third function that is to be performed by the computing device if said first button and said second button are both pressed simultaneously;
sensing which buttons are pressed;
performing the first function on the computing device if the first button is pressed;
performing the second function on the computing device if the second button is pressed; and
performing the third function on the computing device if the first button and the second button are both pressed simultaneously.
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Abstract
A method for the easy input and operation of miniature computing devices which allows for a plurality of input functions using only two buttons in a method of contextual navigation. The two buttons provide four different input functions which are continually graphically displayed upon the computing device display such that the user can always discern the action that will occur when one or both buttons are depressed. Different functions occur with the pressing of each one of the buttons yielding two functions whereas pressing both buttons for a short period yields a third function and both buttons for a longer period a fourth function. Additional utility is provided through the use of voice commands that may be communicated and stored in the computing device with associated data which will be displayed upon subsequent communication of the same voice command. A third button facilitates the entering and retrieval of voice command related data.
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10 Claims
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1. In combination with a miniature computing device having a processor, memory, software, at least two button means for input, and a visual display device, the method comprising:
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providing a first visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a first function that is to be performed by the computing device if only a first button is pressed; providing a second visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a second function that is to be performed by the computing device if only a second button is pressed; providing a third visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a third function that is to be performed by the computing device if said first button and said second button are both pressed simultaneously; sensing which buttons are pressed; performing the first function on the computing device if the first button is pressed; performing the second function on the computing device if the second button is pressed; and performing the third function on the computing device if the first button and the second button are both pressed simultaneously. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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