Communications: electrical – Visual indication
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-13
2008-05-13
Pham, Toan N. (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Visual indication
C340S691100, C340S691400, C340S691600, C345S030000, C715S859000, C715S860000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07372371
ABSTRACT:
Notifications to computer users are provided via indicators such as lights. The indicators are controlled according to rules, to convey computer-related state information to users in a consistent manner. Locations of visible indicators are chosen to facilitate easy viewing. The rules dictate colors and/or illumination pattern components that together provide users with important computer-related information. For example, colors are assigned to types of information, and illumination patterns generally to behavior-related information. Colors may be combined in various illumination patterns. In one implementation, many or all of the visible indicators may be grouped together on a single control panel from rapid viewing. Alternatively, the visible indicators may be grouped by function or other logical arrangement, such as on the keyboard and/or frame of a monitor. Alternative light sources that illuminate the system (e.g., the monitor bezel) to convey state information, instead of or in addition to individual indicators, are also described.
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Adams Aditha May
Bear Eric Gould
Chandley Adrian M.
Kaneko Steve
Ledbetter Carl
Microsoft Corporation
Pham Toan N.
Workman Nydegger
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