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[MobileRead Networks - the resource for mobile geeks seeking information and advice for keeping their gadgets happy] Not a joke, and it doesn't surprise me either, considering some of the wacky and crazy patents that have been issued to inventors through the last years. So here is the scoop: In patent US 6906701, PalmOne describes a method of interacting with the user through illuminatable hardware buttons of a handheld device.
Some slightly related from Technorati and Google.
[Mobileread.com] MobileRead Networks - the resource for mobile geeks seeking ...: The hard buttons are selectively illuminated to indicate information to a user that relates to the function performed when the bard button is pressed. The selective illumination of hard buttons to indicate information that relates to the function that is performed when the hard button is pressed conveys information to the user in a manner that is easily understood by the user.
[Palmaddict.typepad.com] PalmAddicts: Tyler Faux talks to Brad Green on a range of subjects including the NVFS debate, Palm OS Linux, palmOne's ability to innovate and their purchase of the Palm brand/logo. Also mentioned are Brad's first encounter with a LifeDrive, his writing position at TamsPalm, and SkinUI.
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[Treoaddicts.com] treo Addicts: Having used Ringo Pro for a while now, I can safely say that it is very stable on the Treo 650, and has caused no ill effects to my precious. The only issue that one will most certainly run into is Ringo’s incompatibility when running TreoGuard at the same time (you’ll have to disable TreoGuard in order to make RP happy) due to TG’s ability to use MP3’s as ringtones as well.
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Posted at June 22, 2005 03:24 PM
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