GB2358336B - Apparatus and methods for selecting a user interface option on a portable electronic device - Google Patents

Apparatus and methods for selecting a user interface option on a portable electronic device

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GB2358336B
GB2358336B GB0026519A GB0026519A GB2358336B GB 2358336 B GB2358336 B GB 2358336B GB 0026519 A GB0026519 A GB 0026519A GB 0026519 A GB0026519 A GB 0026519A GB 2358336 B GB2358336 B GB 2358336B
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selecting
methods
electronic device
user interface
portable electronic
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Jr George W Schaupp
Richard J Vilmur
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Motorola Solutions Inc
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Motorola Inc
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    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
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    • G06F3/048—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
    • G06F3/0481—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
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  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Telephone Function (AREA)
  • User Interface Of Digital Computer (AREA)
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