Custom configurable input and output system for mobile devices

Abstract

A keyboard apparatus for information entry with means for dynamically configuring a legend on a key of the keyboard apparatus. The keyboard apparatus includes means for detecting a selection of the key, and means for associating the selection of the key with the legend on the key. The legend is displayed on a LCD device forming a part of the key or is displayed on a LCD device forming a keyboard. Alternatively, the key may be selected by using a touch sensitive LCD display.

1 . A wireless electronic device comprising:
 a touch sensitive display;   one or more processors;   a keyboard;   a memory; and   one or more software programs or applications stored in the memory of the electronic device, wherein an area of the display is configured to show a legend or toolbar, and wherein the legend or toolbar is configured to display one or more images.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein contact with an area of the legend or toolbar corresponds to an input to an application on the device. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the application displays new, modified or different information in response to the input to the legend or toolbar. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes one or more of the following including multifunction communication devices, cellular telephones, smartphones, camera and video phones, mobile devices, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes a cellular transmit and receive component, wherein the device includes a camera, and wherein the device includes a video camera.