Context sensitive labels for a hardware input device

Details Context sensitive labels for a hardware input device Context sensitive labels for a hardware input device

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Hjerpe, Richard (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Including keyboard

C345S168000, C345S171000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07133030

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for hardware input devices provides context sensitive labels which can change according to an application running on a computer and/or the function assigned to an input element. An illustrative implementation of the method and apparatus includes employing ink having two or more electroluminescent pattern layers with an input device. Based on the context of a computer associated with the input device, an illuminated pattern identifies the current functionality of one or more of the inputs of the input device.

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