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I guess that means the end of stick on digital clocks where pressing one button shows the date and pressing and holding the same button allows you to set the date/time. Richard -----Original Message----- From: Michael Kay [mailto:michael.h.kay@n...] Sent: 04 June 2004 09:51 To: 'Robin Cover'; 'XML Developers List' Subject: RE: Bruce Perens and yet more patents > 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------- The xml-dev list is sponsored by XML.org <http://www.xml.org>, an initiative of OASIS <http://www.oasis-open.org> The list archives are at http://lists.xml.org/archives/xml-dev/ To subscribe or unsubscribe from this list use the subscription manager: <http://www.oasis-open.org/mlmanage/index.php> ************************************************************************** Experience the British Library online at www.bl.uk Help the British Library conserve the world's knowledge. Adopt a Book. www.bl.uk/adoptabook ************************************************************************* The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the postmaster@b... : The contents of this e-mail must not be disclosed or copied without the sender's consent. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the British Library. The British Library does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. *************************************************************************
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