Abstract: A method and information processing device including a touch-responsive display for displaying a menu including at least one menu item, an information icon displayed adjacent the at least one menu item and showing an action which may be performed on the menu item, and a touch icon displayed adjacent the at least one menu item in a touch-responsive area of the display. A processor is coupled to the touch-responsive display, is adapted to detect contact with the touch-responsive area defining the touch icon, and is responsive to the detecting to perform the action shown by the information icon on the corresponding menu item.

Abstract: In accordance with a set of previously defined options relating to such things as information retrieval, applications, items of interest, payment options, etc., a software program configures the computer system on which it executes to access information on an item over which a pointer has hovered for a preset time without the user having to provide any additional inputs. The information may be retrieved from a local or remote location. The information may be free, paid for by the user, a sponsor, or a third party. The information desired by the user is presented visual, audibly, or both.

Abstract: By using dynamic text and an interface utilizing a familiar metaphor, reading speed and comprehension can be increased. In particular, the interface, which is based on a familiar metaphor, such as driving, allows a user to concentrate on the real task at hand, reading, as opposed to manipulation of the interface. Thus, using a combination of a familiar metaphor and rapid serial presentation, dynamic text can be efficiently negotiated.

Abstract: A freeform display editing system groups freeform strokes into one or more segments on a display. Each segment in the system defines a region of the display that includes a collection of strokes. Multiple behaviors can be dynamically attached or removed from any given segment, even after a segment has been created and filled with strokes. Each behavior provides a task-specific application to the segment to which it is attached. Segments de-couple interpretations of input data from behaviors to provide temporal multiplexing of task-specific applications. Advantageously, data associated with a segment can be composed at the same time by different behaviors.