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From: Bullard, Claude L (Len) [mailto:len.bullard@i...] >From what I am reading, the patent only applies to handhelds. http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1 &u=/netahtml/srchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6,727,830.WKU.&OS=PN/6,727,830&RS=P N/6,727,830 "This invention relates generally to computer systems, and more particularly to increasing the functionality of application buttons on a limited resource computing device." I'm no expert on these matters but 'limited resource computing device' can be applied to many devices. Does a mobile/cell phone with speed dial fall foul of this patent? It just worries me that a patent can be obtained for 'inventions' like this and exactly what Microsoft may choose to due with such a patent. Richard. ************************************************************************** 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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