Patent ID: 6477117
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: G04G

Abstract:
A method for efficiently activating and deactivating alarm functions via a user interface provided in a wearable appliance having a display for displaying textual or graphical content, said display including a touch sensitive panel for detecting physical user interaction, said method comprising:a) setting a time for an alarm via minute and hour display indicators in response to receipt of scroll events generated by manipulating a scroll device provided on said wearable appliance, said alarm capable of being activated to provide user alarm indication at a set time, said alarm comprising one of: an absolute alarm for activation at a daily frequency, and, a relative alarm for activation at a predefined time relative to a current time; b) determining a time setting of a next set alarm and providing an alarm indication at said set time; c) detecting a first user interaction with said touch sensitive panel to deactivate said alarm indication; and d) detecting a second user interaction with said touch sensitive panel within a pre-determined time interval of said first user interaction, said second user interaction proactively enabling one of: setting of a snooze alarm interval, automatic cancellation of said alarm, and, automatic re-setting of said alarm for a next day, whereby minimal user interaction is required to control alarm functions.