JENNIFER JUNG LEE
Pilots at 34 Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

License number

California A4924068

Issued Date

Oct 2016

Expiration Date

Oct 2018

Professional information

User Interface Methodology Supporting Light Data Entry For Microprocessor Device Having Limited User Input

US Patent:

6232970, May 15, 2001

Filed:

Nov 4, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/187007

Inventors:

Eric O. Bodnar - Santa Cruz CA
Jennifer J. Lee - Santa Cruz CA
Philippe R. Kahn - Scotts Valley CA
Roy W. Feague - Scotts Valley CA
David E. Jorgensen - Campbell CA
Gwoho H. Liu - Scotts Valley CA

Assignee:

Starfish Software, Inc. - Scotts Valley CA

International Classification:

G06F 300

US Classification:

345338

Abstract:

A portable computing device or "information appliance" having terse user input (e. g. , limit set of keys) is provided with an improved user interface. A six-key embodiment is described that provides a "super-key" light entry and editing input system for ultra-portable devices, thus making it well suited for use with credit card-sized devices. In a preferred six-button embodiment, a credit card-sized device is modified to include an additional input button, an EDIT key. In user operation, pressing the EDIT key brings up a context sensitive pop-up menu, thus invoking the super-key feature. Customized user input controls, such as a Text Input Control (e. g. , letter and number strips), are provided at appropriate times, for facilitating input. Underlying the super-key input is a heuristic sub-system that remembers and anticipates user input. In this fashion, the system can present in-context options for each application running on the target device, and present appropriate options during different phases of the execution of a variety of tasks.