Graphical communication user interface with graphical position user input mechanism for selecting a display image
US8711102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/27475
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
New devices, systems and methods are hereby provided that enable a user to open a communication channel by selecting an image on a monitor. A device that includes a monitor and a graphical position user input mechanism is configured to display one or more images on the monitor, to receive a graphical position user input selecting one of the images, and to open a communication channel directed to a contact information element associated with the selected image. For example, this may include placing a phone call to a selected recipient, or opening an email, instant messaging, or text message composition panel addressed to a selected recipient, by touching, clicking on, or otherwise selecting an image of the recipient, or an image that is associated with the recipient.
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