Buttons designed for versatile use

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2004-08-20

2008-11-18

Rainey, Robert R. (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Stylus

C345S156000, C345S168000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07453446

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing an electronic device with a plurality of buttons thereon that can be actuated by a user using either the user's fingers or a stylus, for example. The buttons include a first portion and a second portion with the first portion of the buttons being separately actuable from the second portion of the buttons. This permits different functions to be performed by the button depending upon whether the first portion or the second portion of the button is actuated.

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