Multi-mode user input system and method
US8126521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0245
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for multi-mode user input for a mobile device, the system including: a second portion of the mobile device; a first portion of the mobile device that is movably engaged with the second portion to move between a closed position and an open position to allow access to an open user input area; and a detent mechanism configured to allow the first portion to be held at a first mode position between the closed position and the open position to allow access to a partial user input area that is less than the open user input area. The partial user input area has predetermined functions associated therewith, which may be changed when the first portion is moved to an open position, exposing the open user input area.
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