Method and device for displaying a telephone number
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1. A device, comprising:
- a processor capable of executing instructions;
a memory in communication with the processor, the memory having strings of numbers stored therein;
a display in communication with the processor; and
software having instructions that are executable by the processor to cause the processor to (a) receive an entry, (b) identify stored strings having the entry to provide identified candidates, and (c) provide identified candidates on the display such that the entry is highlighted in each identified candidate.
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Abstract
Devices and methods of displaying a telephone number are disclosed. The telephone number may be displayed in a manner that is likely to be helpful to the user of an appliance, such as a cell phone or personal digital assistant.
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1. A device, comprising:
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a processor capable of executing instructions;
a memory in communication with the processor, the memory having strings of numbers stored therein;
a display in communication with the processor; and
software having instructions that are executable by the processor to cause the processor to (a) receive an entry, (b) identify stored strings having the entry to provide identified candidates, and (c) provide identified candidates on the display such that the entry is highlighted in each identified candidate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of displaying candidates, comprising:
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provide a display;
receive a number entry;
identify stored strings having the entry to provide identified candidates;
provide identified candidates on the display such that the entry is highlighted in each identified candidate. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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- 11. A computer readable memory device having stored thereon instructions that are executable by a computer, the instructions being capable of causing a computer to (a) receive an entry from a user, (b) identify number strings that have the entry, and (c) provide identified candidates on the display such that the entry is highlighted in each identified candidate.
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