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Method and system for implementing a user interface for a device employing written graphical elements

US7831933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2005
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/36
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for implementing a user interface for a device through user created graphical elements. The method includes recognizing a graphical element icon created by a user. Once recognized, a function related to the graphical element icon is accessed and an output in accordance with the function is provided. The function is persistently associated with the graphical element icon. Menu selection and navigation is implemented through interaction with the graphic element icon. A listing of options associated with the graphical element icon is audibly rendered. In response to a selection of one of the options, the selected option is invoked.

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