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US 2002/0176225 A1Published application
Stylus visual indicator system
AssigneePalm, Inc.
InventorsSean O'Hara, Brian Torrey, Patricia E. Duenas
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Abstract
A handheld computer system includes a housing, a processor coupled to the housing, a stylus coupled to the housing, and a light source coupled to the housing. The light source lights up the stylus.
Claims34
A handheld computer system, comprising:
- a housing;
- a processor coupled to the housing;
- a stylus coupled to the housing;
- and
- a light source coupled to the housing, wherein the light source lights up the stylus.
2 more elements
A handheld computer system, comprising:
- a handheld computer having a processor;
- a cradle configured to receive the handheld computer;
- a stylus configured to be electrically coupled to the cradle;
- and
- a light source disposed within the cradle, wherein the light source lights up the stylus.
2 more elements
A handheld computer system, comprising:
- a housing;
- a processor coupled to the housing;
- a stylus coupled to the housing;
- a light source disposed within the stylus;
- and
- a power source disposed within the housing in electrical contact with the stylus.
3 more elements
A visual indicator system for a handheld computer, comprising:
- a stylus;
- a stylus dock configured to receive the stylus;
- a light source disposed within one of the stylus and the stylus dock;
- and
- a controller, wherein the controller varies the light source;
- wherein the stylus conveys a visual message to a user via the light source.
3 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.