Method and apparatus for matching a control with an icon

Details Method and apparatus for matching a control with an icon Method and apparatus for matching a control with an icon

2006-02-24

2009-06-09

Hutton, Doug (Department: 2176)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

For a small display screen

C715S822000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07546555

ABSTRACT:
A user interface uses color to match icons displayed to the user on a display with one or more corresponding input controls. Text or graphic icons representing functions of a portable electronic device are color coded, and the corresponding input controls are illuminated in the same colors. By using color to match the icons with the associated control(s), the present invention intuitively indicates to the user which controls are associated with a particular icon.

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International Search Report, International Application No. PCT/US2006/040672, Date of Mailing: Feb. 28, 2008.

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