Method and apparatus for interacting with a portable...

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2005-09-12

2009-02-03

Luu, Sy D (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

For a small display screen

C715S840000, C713S320000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07487470

ABSTRACT:
A palmtop computer system that incorporates mechanical buttons that combine the task of turning the palmtop computer system on and starting a particular application program. Furthermore, the same mechanical button can be used to navigate the application program to find the information that is most likely needed by the user. Additionally, external devices can be coupled to the palmtop computer system in a manner that allows the external hardware device to initiate specific application programs that cooperate with the external hardware device.

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