Interruption and resumption of feedback animation for touch-based interactions
US10409480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T13/80
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for providing animated visual feedback in a manner that increases the likelihood that the feedback will be seen. When a touch-based interaction with a user interface element is detected, a position, orientation, and/or size of the gesturing user's hand and/or digit are determined by assessing factors such as the size and shape of the touched region on the touchscreen, the position of the user interface element relative to the edges of the touchscreen, the orientation of the touchscreen device, and other criteria. An eclipsed region of the touchscreen may be determined, and a starting coordinate for the animated visual feedback may be determined based on the eclipsed region. The animated feedback may be drawn for a determined duration, and may be reversed or erased if the touch-based interaction ceases before the duration is completed.
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