Methods and apparatus for convenient change of display characters on a handheld device
US7429988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0481
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for convenient changing of a character display on a handheld device is disclosed. An example handheld device includes a screen to display an alphanumeric character, the alphanumeric character being displayable in at least two different font sizes. A user input device enables selection between the at least two different font sizes. The device includes a processor responsive to the user input device to change the font size of the alphanumeric character. A second user input device is provided to change the brightness of the screen when a user touches the second control device.
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