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RE: [xml-dev] Bruce Perens and yet more patents

From: "Michael Kay" <michael.h.kay@--------.--->
To: "'Robin Cover'" <robin@------.--->,"'XML Developers List'" <xml-dev@-----.---.--->
Date: 6/4/2004 8:46:00 AM
> Abstract: "A method and system are provided for extending
> the functionality of application buttons on a limited
> resource computing device. Alternative application
> functions are launched based on the length of time an
> application button is pressed. A default function for an
> application is launched if the button is pressed for a
> short, i.e., normal, period of time. An alternative
> function of the application is launched if the button
> is pressed for a long, (e.g., at least one second),
> period of time. Still another function can be launched
> if the application button is pressed multiple times
> within a short period of time, e.g., double click."

Have they never come across auto-repeat on keyboards?

How long before they rediscover buttons that are pressure-sensitive and try
to patent those?

Michael Kay


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