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Method and apparatus for single-step user generated notes on a personal digital assistant

  • US 8,928,577 B1
  • Filed: 01/29/2001
  • Issued: 01/06/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of processing information, said method comprising:

  • responsive to a single user interaction associated with a note taking application, wherein the single user interaction is performed on a portable electronic device after the portable electronic device has been turned on, invoking said note taking application on the portable electronic device, wherein said invoking further comprises allocating a region of a display device of said portable electronic device operable to accept an electronic note comprising input of a user, wherein said invoking further comprises displaying an image corresponding to a new electronic note entry for accepting said electronic note;

    automatically displaying a title with said electronic note on said display device of said portable electronic device simultaneously with said electronic note, wherein said title is automatically generated by said note taking application, said title includes a time and date stamp and said title is user-modifiable while being simultaneously displayed with said electronic note; and

    responsive to a request to synchronize data between said portable electronic device and a computer system, automatically transferring said electronic note from said portable electronic device to said computer system.

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