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Displaying help resources
   
Document Number
US Patent 7516405
Issued Date
April 7, 2009
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and products for displaying a help resource associated with a device on a remote display apparatus are provided. Some embodiments of methods, systems, and products for displaying a help resource associated with a device on a display apparatus include receiving, in a device, a help event created by a user engaging a help button installed on the device. In response to receiving the help event, typical embodiments include retrieving a help resource associated with the device, and creating, in the device, a help message including the help resource. The help resource can be retrieved from data storage on the device, downloaded from a network location, or any other way of retrieving the help resource that will occur those of skill in the art. The help message is typically broadcast to a display apparatus for display to a user.
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Published
April 7, 2009
Application Number
10/755,822
Filed
January 12, 2004
US Classification
715/705   455/414.3
Int'l Classification
G06F   3/00   (20060101)  
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Assistant Examiner
USPTO Field of Search
455/414.3   715/526   715/705  
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