Patent ID: 6137481
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: G06F,G09G

Abstract:
A portable computer apparatus comprising:a display;user input means;a memory storing program data; anda processor, connected to the memory for reading program data therefrom, for controlling the display in dependence on user inputs made using the user input means and program data read from the memory,wherein the program data comprises instructions which cause the processor to perform the steps of:displaying a first image related to a first program while using only a portion of said display;responding, while using throughout only said portion of said display. to a first user input, made by means of the user input means while said first image is being displayed using only said portion of said display, to display a second image, also related to said first program, using only said portion of said display; andresponding to a second user input, made by means of the user input means while said second image is being displayed, to display a third image, related to a second program, while using the whole of said display.