Device having a display
OwnerJan Chipchaseinventor
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Abstract
A predetermined task is associated with a visually identifiable area at a predetermined position outside the display area of a device. Movement of an element from the display area towards the visually identifiable area at the predetermined position initiates the predetermined task.
Claims16
A device for performing a predetermined task associated with a visually identifiable area of the device, comprising a display and a front face having a display area for the display and at least one visually identifiable area at a predetermined position outside the display area wherein movement of an element across at least a portion of the display area towards the visually identifiable area at the predetermined position initiates the associated predetermined task.
A device further comprising:
- sensing means for sensing movement of an element across at least a portion of the display area towards the visually identifiable area at the predetermined position;
- and
- control means, responsive to the sensing means, arranged to initiate the associated predetermined task when an element is moved across at least a portion of the display area towards the visually identifiable area at the predetermined position.
A device for performing a predetermined task associated with a visually identifiable area of the device face, comprising:
- a display;
- a front face having a display area for the display and at least one visually identifiable area at a predetermined position outside the display area;
- sensing means for sensing movement of an element across at least a portion of the display area towards the visually identifiable area at the predetermined position;
- and
- control means, responsive to the sensing means, arranged to initiate the associated predetermined task.
A method of performing a predetermined task associated with a visually identifiable area at a predetermined position outside the display area of a device, comprising the step of:
- moving an element from the display area towards the visually identifiable area at the predetermined position.
A cover for combination with a device, wherein the combination is arranged to perform a predetermined task associated with a visually identifiable area of the device face in response to user input, comprising:
- a housing having a front face with an opening therethrough for a display;
- at least one visually identifiable area on the front face of the housing;
- an electrical connector for connection to the device;
- and
- a visual indicator electrically connected to the electrical connector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.