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Magnification of currently selected menu item

US7865215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED · CA

Inventors

Matthew Bells · Gatineau, CA
Andrew Bocking · Waterloo, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 7, 2005
Grant date	Jan 4, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04M1/72469
WIPO fieldTelecommunications
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus with a user interface for controlling the apparatus are provided in which a currently selected menu item is magnified in height relative to other items in the menu so as to distinguish the item. While in addition to providing an appealing way to indicate which item is currently selected, the magnification makes the item easier to read, particularly in poorer lighting conditions.

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