System for processing programmable buttons using system...

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Rinehart, Mark H. (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Input/output access regulation

C710S036000, C710S072000, C710S073000, C710S266000, C345S172000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07139850

ABSTRACT:
System for processing programmable buttons using system control interrupts in a portable device. The system comprises a programmable button that comprises logic to generate a selected system control interrupt when actuated. The system also comprises interrupt logic coupled to receive the selected system control interrupt. The interrupt logic comprises logic to generate a button report that includes a button identifier, which indicates that the programmable button has been actuated. The system also comprises button support logic that is coupled to receive the button report, the button support logic comprises logic to determine a selectable device function associated with the button identifier, and logic to activate the selectable device function.

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