Method and apparatus for use in accessing and displaying data on a limited display
First Claim
1. An apparatus for use in wirelessly communicating, comprising:
- a first part having an interior surface and an exterior;
a second part having an interior surface and an exterior, wherein the second part is pivotably attached with the first part such that in a closed position the interior surface of the first part is proximate to and faces the interior surface of the second part;
an exterior display mounted on the exterior of the first part to display data;
a first actuator accessible from the exterior of one of the first and second parts, wherein the first actuator when activated causes a shift of the data on the exterior display such that a first alternate portion of the data is displayed;
a second actuator accessible from the exterior of one of the first and second parts, wherein the second actuator when activated causes a shift of the data on the exterior display such that a second alternate portion of the data is displayed; and
a third actuator accessible from the exterior of one of the first and second parts, wherein the third actuator causes a shift in a default direction of the data on the exterior display such that a third alternate portion of the data is displayed when the third actuator is activated and held activated for a predefined period of time.
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Abstract
A method, apparatus and system are provided for use in accessing data in handheld devices. One embodiment provides an apparatus for use in wirelessly communicating that comprises first and second parts that are pivotably attached to be opened and closed; an exterior display; a first actuator that causes a shift of the data on the display to show a first alternate portion of the data; a second actuator that shifts data to display a second alternate portion of the data; and a third actuator that shifts the data to display a third alternate portion when activated for a predefined period, and/or to display a fourth portion or fifth portion when the first or second actuators, respectively, are activated while the third actuator is activated. Typically, the first, second and third actuators are accessible when the apparatus is in the closed position.
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21 Claims
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1. An apparatus for use in wirelessly communicating, comprising:
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a first part having an interior surface and an exterior;
a second part having an interior surface and an exterior, wherein the second part is pivotably attached with the first part such that in a closed position the interior surface of the first part is proximate to and faces the interior surface of the second part;
an exterior display mounted on the exterior of the first part to display data;
a first actuator accessible from the exterior of one of the first and second parts, wherein the first actuator when activated causes a shift of the data on the exterior display such that a first alternate portion of the data is displayed;
a second actuator accessible from the exterior of one of the first and second parts, wherein the second actuator when activated causes a shift of the data on the exterior display such that a second alternate portion of the data is displayed; and
a third actuator accessible from the exterior of one of the first and second parts, wherein the third actuator causes a shift in a default direction of the data on the exterior display such that a third alternate portion of the data is displayed when the third actuator is activated and held activated for a predefined period of time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for use in accessing data on a portable, handheld device, comprising:
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displaying data on an external display of a handheld device while the handheld device is in a closed position; and
while the handheld device is closed;
receiving a first command and scrolling the data on the external display in a first direction to display first additional data;
receiving a second command and scrolling the data on the external display in a second direction to display second additional data;
receiving the first command while a third command is active and scrolling the data on the external display in a third direction to display third additional data; and
receiving the second command while the third command is active and scrolling the data on the external display in a fourth direction to display fourth additional data. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for use in displaying data on a handheld device, comprising:
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displaying a first portion of a first entry of data on an external display of a handheld device while the handheld device is in a closed position;
displaying a first portion of a second entry of data on the external display when a first command is received while a third command is not received;
displaying a second portion of the first entry of data on the external display when the first command is received while the third command is received; and
displaying a third portion of the first entry of data on the external display when a second command is received while the third command is received. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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