Rotating user interface
US6968508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/973
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless communication handset (100) having a movable bezel input device (230) coupled to a housing portion (220) that rotates in substantially parallel planes. Rotation of the bezel input device in a first direction moves information on a display 250 in a first direction. Rotation of the bezel input device moves information in a second direction. Depressing a first portion of the bezel input device moves the text in a third direction and depressing a second portion of the bezel input device moves the information in a fourth direction.
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