Devices, methods, and user interfaces for interacting with user interface objects via proximity-based and contact-based inputs
US10318034B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04805
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device with a touch-sensitive surface, a display, one or more first sensors to detect proximity of an input object above the touch-sensitive surface and one or more second sensors to detect intensity of contact of the input object with the touch-sensitive surface displays a user interface object at a first location, and detects selection of the user interface object at the first location on the display. While the user interface object is selected, the device detects lateral movement of the input object over the touch-sensitive surface while the input object meets hover criteria. In response, the device moves the selected user interface object in accordance with the lateral movement. While moving the selected user interface object, the device dynamically varies a first visual characteristic of the selected user interface object in accordance with a current hover proximity parameter of the input object.
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