Method and apparatus for providing context menus on a hand-held device
US7533352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04807
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A user interface for a hand-held device is provided that allows users to activate the full “card” for an entry using one gesture on a button while also giving the user the ability to reach a menu of context dependent commands using a second gesture on a button. In particular, certain button inputs are recognized as context menu gestures. When these gestures are made, a context menu appears. The user is then able to select a command in the context menu that is to be performed. A user is also allowed to open context menus while only using one hand to operate and hold the device.
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