Abstract: A method for interacting with a computing device, involving presenting a first mode of a touch interface, where the touch interface is configured as a user interface of the computing device, where the touch interface comprises at least one status icon, and where in the first mode, the status icon is not selectable by touch input. The method further includes receiving, from a user using the computing device, a first input indicating a desire to switch from the first mode to a second mode of the touch interface; and in response to receiving the first input, presenting the user with the second mode of the touch interface, where in the second mode, the status icon is selectable by touch input, and where the status icon displays a corresponding status of the computing device.

Abstract: A method for interacting with a computing device, involving presenting a first mode of a touch interface, where the touch interface is configured as a user interface of the computing device, where the touch interface comprises at least one status icon, and where in the first mode, the status icon is not selectable by touch input. The method further includes receiving, from a user using the computing device, a first input indicating a desire to switch from the first mode to a second mode of the touch interface; and in response to receiving the first input, presenting the user with the second mode of the touch interface, where in the second mode, the status icon is selectable by touch input, and where the status icon displays a corresponding status of the computing device.

Abstract: A method for accepting or rejecting suggested text corrections, involving receiving a first input from a keyboard associated with a computing device, wherein the first input corresponds to a composition of a message in a text input area on the computing device, displaying a first suggested text correction, in response to the first input, during the composition of the message, receiving a first keypress on the keyboard, wherein the first keypress corresponds to a rejection of the suggested text correction, when a rejection of the suggested text correction is desired, receiving a second keypress on the keyboard, wherein the first keypress corresponds to an acceptance of the suggested text correction, when an acceptance of the suggested text correction is desired, and automatically inserting a space in the message when one selected from a group consisting of the first keypress and the second keypress is received.

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with embodiments of the present invention provide for calibrating emulated device performance to reflect target device performance. In an exemplary method for calibrating emulated device performance, the method comprises generating a measurement of at least one parameter associated with the performance of the target device and the emulated device, determining an adjustment value for the emulated device associated with each parameter, and integrating each adjustment value into the emulated device to reflect the performance of the target device.

Abstract: A system for presenting hypermedia link information. A computer-implemented method for presenting hypermedia link information is described which relates to the user the characteristics of a data file pointed to by the hypermedia link. The computer system waits for an event to occur. This event is the user or system selecting one or more hypermedia links. The hypermedia link in this scenario points to a data file about which information is to be gathered. The computer system then requests information about the data file. In one embodiment, a cue is generated to communicate information about said data file to a user. This information may be conveyed to the user by auditory or visual means, such as a pop-up information box on the user's display. A powerful and convenient system for browsing hypermedia information is thus provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for entry and editing of spreadsheet formulas. In one embodiment, a user is able to complete editing a formula by selecting another cell. If the user selects another cell while editing a formula, it is determined whether entering a reference to the cell at that point in the formula is appropriate. If entering a reference to the cell at that point in the formula is inappropriate, formula editing is terminated and the selected cell becomes the active cell. In one embodiment, a formula toolbar is displayed when a formula is edited. A user selects buttons on the formula toolbar to insert operators or functions into the formula. In one embodiment, a spreadsheet is displayed on a touch sensitive display. Formulas are edited using the touch sensitive display. In one embodiment, the touch sensitive display is the display of a PDA.

Abstract: The present invention provides change tracking integrated into disconnected device document synchronization. In one embodiment of the present invention, changes made on the disconnected device are tracked, for instance by the use of change tracking mechanisms that either exist in the companion disconnected device software or are added in addition to the disconnected device software. When the document is transferred back to a general purpose computer, the tracked changes are transferred back as well. In this way, the document, when it is edited on the general purpose computer will reveal exactly what changes were made while the document was on the disconnected device.

Abstract: A system for presenting hypermedia link information. A computer-implemented method for presenting hypermedia link information is described which relates to the user the characteristics of a data file pointed to by the hypermedia link. The computer system waits for an event to occur. This event is the user or system selecting one or more hypermedia links. The hypermedia link in this scenario points to a data file about which information is to be gathered. The computer system then requests information about the data file. Finally, an auditory cue is generated to communicate information about said data file to a user. Alternatively, this information may be conveyed to the user by visual means, such as a pop-up information box on the user's display. A powerful and convenient system for browsing hypermedia information is thus provided.

Abstract: A system for presenting hypermedia link information. A computer-implemented method for presenting hypermedia link information is described which relates to the user the characteristics of a data file pointed to by the hypermedia link. The computer system waits for an event to occur. This event is the user or system selecting one or more hypermedia links. The hypermedia link in this scenario points to a data file about which information is to be gathered. The computer system then requests information about the data file. Finally, an auditory cue is generated to communicate information about said data file to a user. Alternatively, this information may be conveyed to the user by visual means, such as a pop-up information box on the user's display. A powerful and convenient system for browsing hypermedia information is thus provided.