Patent ID: 6625649
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer system adapted to access remote computer network sites, including Internet sites, the computer system comprising:a keyboard having a plurality of operator actuated Internet access keys including a dedicated, preprogrammed browser application key operable to initiate launching of a browser application; said keys also including a plurality of dedicated, preprogrammed keys for accessing, respectively, a predetermined Internet search site, a predetermined electronic commerce site and a predetermined electronic messaging site, said keys further including at least one configurable Internet access key which is user programmable for accessing a user selectable Internet site; a memory circuit configured to store Internet access application routines; and a signal processing circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the memory circuit, the signal processing circuit receiving Internet access signals corresponding to actuation of a respective Internet access key, executing an application access routine in response thereto, by launching said related application, determining whether or not the computer system is logged on to the Internet, and (a) if so, navigating to the particular Internet site associated with the actuated Internet access key, (b) if not, automatically executing an Internet logon routine and then navigating to said particular Internet site without further operator intervention.