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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2004
Daniel G. O'neil, Seattle, WA (US);
David W. Flynt, Lake Forest Park, WA (US);
Christen E. Coomer, Seattle, WA (US);
Daniel G. O'Neil, Seattle, WA (US);
David W. Flynt, Lake Forest Park, WA (US);
Christen E. Coomer, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A method and system for using a color scheme to communicate information associated with an event and related to the integration of software and hardware of a computing device creates a seamless user experience. A hardware element of the computing device is illuminated based on a color scheme associated with a corresponding software element. The color scheme may communicate information related to a functional feature of the computing device, personal preferences or brand extension.