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2005-12-21

2008-09-02

Wong, Albert K (Department: 2612)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C341S020000, C341S026000, C341S021000, C341S023000, C708S136000, C708S145000, C715S701000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07420480

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer program products for receiving input from a multi-function momentary switch by providing feedback from a user interface for each function associated with the switch. According to one method, alphanumeric input values are associated with a momentary switch. Each of the alphanumeric input values is associated with a different active time duration for the switch and at least two of the alphanumeric input values are associated with a same alphanumeric text entry mode. A duration of time the switch is in the active state is monitored. At least one of tactile and audible feedback is provided each time the duration of time matches a duration associated with an alphanumeric input value. The alphanumeric input value associated with the alphanumeric text entry mode and duration for the last feedback provided is selected as input from the switch.

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