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Keypad reorientation

a keypad and reorientation technology, applied in the field of electronic device user interfaces, can solve problems affecting the user of mobile communication devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-10
VARIA LLC
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"The present invention relates to the field of electronic device user interfaces, particularly in portable or mobile electronic devices. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a reduced keypad for mobile electronic devices, which allows for different user preferences and environmental conditions to dictate the method of interaction with the device. The invention also includes various embodiments of the reduced keypad, as well as methods for inputting data using the reduced keypad. The invention aims to provide a more efficient and user-friendly interface for mobile electronic devices."

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Certain environmental conditions may affect the user of a mobile communications device.

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[0024] Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, a reduced keypad for a mobile electronic device and apparatuses including the same.

[0025] Parts of the description will be presented in terms such as portable or mobile electronic devices. As is well understood by those skilled in the art, the term “portable / mobile electronic device” (hereafter, “electronic device”, or simply “device”), as used herein, including in the claims, comprise devices configured to operate as wireless portable phones, PDAs, and the like.

[0026] The term “wireless portable phone”, as used herein, refers to the class of telephone devices equipped to enable a user to make and receive calls wirelessly, notwithstanding the user's movement, as long as the user is within the communication reach of a service or base station of a wireless network service provider. Unless specifically excluded, the term “wireless portable phone” is to include the analog subclass as well as the digital subcl...

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Abstract

An apparatus includes a display and a keypad. The keypad has a plurality of keys, a first subset of which are adapted to define a first arrangement of keys, and a second subset of which are adapted to define a second arrangement of keys. Further, the apparatus includes a light provision arrangement that has at least one light source. A controller coupled to, and adapted to control the operations of, the light provision arrangement, to highlight the first and second subsets of keys during a first and a second mode of operation respectively. The keypad has a first and a second different relative operational disposition to the display, in said first and second modes of operation respectively.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of priority from: [0002] Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 565,638 filed Apr. 27, 2004, [0003] Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 566,676 filed Apr. 30, 2004, [0004] Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 567,214 filed Apr. 30, 2004, and [0005] Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 566,704, filed Apr. 30, 2004, all of which applications are fully incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD [0006] The present disclosure is related to the field of electronic device user interfaces. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to the design of input mechanisms for use in portable electronic devices. BACKGROUND INFORMATION [0007] Mobile electronic devices have become ubiquitous in today's fast paced society. Various portable or mobile handheld devices can perform multiple tasks as well as provide multiple communication systems. For example, the personal digital assistant (“PDA”) cellular telepho...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B41J5/08G06F3/023G09G5/00H03K17/94H03M11/00H04M1/00H04M1/22H04M1/23H04M3/00H04M9/00H04Q7/20
CPCG06F3/0219G06F3/0233G06F3/0237H04M2250/70H04M1/22H04M1/23H01H2219/039
Inventor SALMAN, MAJEED D.ENGSTROM, G. ERIC
Owner VARIA LLC
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