Method and apparatus for providing a softkey prompted user interface

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PATENT NO 5969718
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08720361

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A custom segment that includes softkey prompts which are included as icons in the display. A number of keys are associated with the display. Several functions are assigned to the same key. The prompts that must be displayed for each function so that the operator or user of the device in which the display is used could easily operate the keys to obtain those functions were identified at the start of the device design effort. The prompts were assigned to the keys in a logical manner so that in each state of each operating mode of the device an easy to understand set of prompts appear on the display.

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ELSAG INTERNATIONAL N VNL-1102 BR AMSTERDAM

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  • 1996 Application Filing Year
  • G09G Class
  • 1199 Applications Filed
  • 676 Patents Issued To-Date
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Mills, Jeffrey S Santa Clara, CA 2 14
Thoeni, Stewart Carson City, NV 46 1042

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