Input device for portable handset

Details Input device for portable handset Input device for portable handset

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Hutton, Doug (Department: 2176)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

User interface development

C715S834000, C473S221000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07404146

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed an input device including a display for displaying a plurality of icons, and a selector for selecting a displayed icon. At least a portion of the display is an electronic display. The device is adapted such that the selector moves relative to the display between a plurality of positions. At least one position corresponds to a displayed icon. The device further includes a function selection means. A function associated with an icon corresponding to a current position of the selector is selected when the function selection means is enabled.

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