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Operating method for miniature computing devices

  • US 7,058,904 B1
  • Filed: 08/27/2002
  • Issued: 06/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In combination with a miniature computing device having a processor, memory, software, at least two button means for input, and a visual display device, the method comprising:

  • providing a first visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a first function that is to be performed by the computing device if only a first button is pressed;

    providing a second visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a second function that is to be performed by the computing device if only a second button is pressed;

    providing a third visual indicator on the visual display device which indicates a third function that is to be performed by the computing device if said first button and said second button are both pressed simultaneously;

    sensing which buttons are pressed;

    performing the first function on the computing device if the first button is pressed;

    performing the second function on the computing device if the second button is pressed; and

    performing the third function on the computing device if the first button and the second button are both pressed simultaneously.

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