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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2002
Arvin D. Danielson, Solon, IA (US);
Dennis A. Durbin, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
David C. Hacker, Jacksonville, FL (US);
Jerry L. Walter, Marion, IA (US);
Arvin D. Danielson, Solon, IA (US);
Dennis A. Durbin, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
David C. Hacker, Jacksonville, FL (US);
Jerry L. Walter, Marion, IA (US);
Broadcom Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A versatile data handling apparatus providing multiple alternatives for inputting data is disclosed. The apparatus includes an array of depressible keys, a screen-based input system that is located distinctly from the depressible keys, an optical information sensing component and a visual display to present visual information to a user. The data input activities are coordinated by a computerized data handling system communicatively coupled with the various components.