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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2009
Barry H. Schwab, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
John G. Posa, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Barry H. Schwab, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
John G. Posa, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
RATEZE REMOTE MGMT. L.L.C., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
Improvements to enhance electronic books, particularly improvements having both a viewing and audio enunciation capability are disclosed. A exemplary user control is provided enabling a reader to receive a 'recap' up to a point designated by the reader or, alternatively, allow the reader to 'finish the book' by being provided with a summary, covering the material from a given point to the end. In another example, a pointing device (e.g., a touch pad) is provided along with curser on the display, enabling a reader to click on words for additional information. In still another example, when material of any kind is “read” to a user, the device may be used to automatically display images on the display screen associated with the material being read. In another example, an electronic book may be provided with a communications link or a short-range radio transmitter, such as a low-power FM transmitter.