Time based hardware button for application launch
US6727830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/445
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A 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.
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