Devices, methods, and user interfaces for interacting with a position indicator within displayed text via proximity-based inputs
US10852868B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04805
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An example method is performed at a device with a touch-sensitive surface and a display. The method includes: displaying a position indicator within displayed text while an input object meets hover criteria. The method also includes: detecting a first movement of the input object that includes a component of movement parallel to the touch-sensitive surface. In response to detecting the first movement, the method includes: moving the position indicator in accordance with the first movement. After moving the position indicator, the method includes: detecting a second movement of the input object. And, the method includes in response to detecting the second movement and in accordance with a determination that the second movement of the input object is detected while the input object is in contact with the touch-sensitive surface, selecting text in accordance with the second movement of the input object.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.