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System and methods for interacting with a control environment

US10296178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04807
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.

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