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Device and method for previewing themes and categories of sequenced symbols

US8893044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2012
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/72469
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes receiving an indication of a selection of one of a plurality of displayed selectable symbols displayed in a first display area; receiving an indication of at least one further selection of at least one of the plurality of displayed selectable symbols; and providing feedback to the user, subsequent to and in response to the at least one further selected at least one next symbol completing a symbol sequence including at least the first selected symbol, the feedback including display, in a second display area separate from the first display area, of previously undisplayed information including at least one of a message, command, and program and display of the first selected symbol and the at least one further selected symbol, in sequence of selection.

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