High-level function selection for multi-function device
US7068260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/00482
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-function device configured to perform a plurality of functions related to document production and transmission is provided. The multi-function device includes a display, the display being configured to present an idle screen when none of the plurality of functions is in use. The idle screen includes a plurality of fields, each field representing a function performed by the multi-function device, wherein selection of a particular field by a user causes the display to present a control interface associated with the function represented by the particular field. The multi-function device may include a touch screen input to allow a user to select a field.
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