Multi-level user interface for a multimode device
US6420959B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04G21/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multimode electronic device having a plurality of manually actuated buttons for selecting between a plurality of modes and functions wherein at least one of the modes has at least two second level functions. The device can cycle among the modes upon the repeated activation of a first button and can cycle among the functions upon the repeated activation of a second button. The multi-level hierarchy including both modes and functions provides for a more improved user interface with improved functionality.
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