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System and method for making an electronic handheld device more accessible to a disabled person

  • US 9,153,227 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2013
  • Issued: 10/06/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating an electronic device, comprising:

  • providing a blind option in which at least one of keystrokes and menu selections are translated into speech output, the blind option provided in an accessibility options menu comprising a plurality of accessibility options in a user interface of the electronic device;

    receiving an input identifying a selected accessibility option from the accessibility options menu;

    implementing an enabling mode of operation in response to receiving the input, wherein the input identifies the blind option; and

    , thereafter;

    displaying text including a contact name on a display of the electronic device; and

    when an input associated with the text, is received at the electronic device, producing the speech output comprising the contact name and one or more selectable options relating to a mode of communication, the one or more selectable options comprising one or more of a call option, an email option, a Short-Message Service (SMS) option, and an Instant Message (IM) option.

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