Time based hardware button for application launch
July 12, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesSingle hand, single finger stroke alphameric data processing keyboard system Method and apparatus for selecting key action Method and apparatus for selecting functional modes of video camera recorder using a one key wire remote controller Electronic keyboard template Accessing and selecting multiple key functions with minimum keystrokes Display keyboard Handheld medical calculator and medical reference device Video recorder Patent #: 6192187 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10195256 filed on 07/12/2002US Classes:341/20, BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR341/22, Including keyboard or keypad341/26, With particular key scanning feature345/172, Having programmable function key708/145, Plural function key708/146Key sequencing (i.e., sequence defines function)ExaminersPrimary: Wong, Albert K.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassH03M 1100AbstractA method and system are provided for extending the functionality of application buttons on a limited resource computing device. Alternative application functions are launched based on the length of time an application button is pressed. A default function for an application is launched if the button is pressed for a short, i.e., normal, period of time. An alternative function of the application is launched if the button is pressed for a long, (e.g., at least one second), period of time. Still another function can be launched if the application button is pressed multiple times within a short period of time, e.g., double click.Other References
Field of SearchBODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATORIncluding keyboard or keypad With particular key scanning feature Pressure sensitive actuation Keyboard Via electrical component (e.g., switch, stylus, etc.) in or with key-board Having programmable function key User definable key Plural function key Key sequencing (i.e., sequence defines function) Including programmable apparatus Selective mode (e.g., still or motion) | |
