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Method of using physical buttons in association with a display to access and execute functions available through associated hardware and software

  • US 6,757,001 B2
  • Filed: 03/30/1999
  • Issued: 06/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method comprising:

  • displaying on a display, in response to a display activation motion performed upon a first button of a plurality of buttons, a description of a function associated with said first button; and

    executing, in response to an execution activation motion performed upon any said first button, the function associated with said first button;

    wherein said display activation motion and said execution activation motion are different motions performed on said first button.

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