Data entry apparatus and method
US6600481B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/0225
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A pager capable of origination of and transmission of messages. The pager, in one embodiment, features two-way communication capability and stores both a transmit and receive antenna within a single housing. The pager also features a data entry device which allows entry of alphanumeric characters. The data entry device provide for numerous advantages including allowing the pager to transmit original, non-responsive messages to any of a variety of addresses either selected from a stored address list or input by the user. In addition, messages may be received/stored in a number of folders leading to advantages in message management.
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