Displaying virtual target window on mobile device based on directional gesture
US10042550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04803
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An approach is provided for receiving, from a user of the mobile device, a directional gesture entered on a touch-enabled display screen. The directional gesture was entered using an input instrument, such as a finger or thumb, operated by the user. In response to receiving the directional gesture various actions are performed. A desired element that is currently displayed on the touch-enabled display screen is predicted based on the direction of the directional gesture. The current application display is cloned to create a cloned copy that is provided to the user in a virtual target window in a position that makes the desired element accessible to the user's input instrument.
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