Method and apparatus for editing a playlist
US7805682B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B27/034
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for editing a list of items are disclosed and may be used advantageously in portable devices without the drag-and-drop utility. According to one aspect of the present invention, a highlighting bar is provided to facilitate the selection of the item(s), the selected item(s) are then moved to a desired position, and released thereto to produce an edited list, all of which are achieved by using a finger pointing sensor (e.g., a scroll wheel) and one or more designated keys or buttons.
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