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Apparatus and method for accepting input in non-active mode

  • US 7,509,140 B2
  • Filed: 04/11/2005
  • Issued: 03/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method comprising:

  • sensing a user'"'"'s selection on an input device during an inactive mode, the inactive mode being when a first type of input from the input device does not activate terminal functions;

    in response to sensing a user'"'"'s selection, accepting a second type of input from the input device during the inactive mode, the second type of input corresponding to the user'"'"'s selection; and

    in response to accepting a second type of input, activating a terminal function without returning the input device to an active mode, the active mode being when inputs from the input device activate terminal functions.

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