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User interfaces for bi-manual control

US11073980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2016
Grant dateJul 27, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04808
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for bi-manual control of an operation may allow gestural input for the operation to be inputted blindly with one hand while a user's attention remains on the other hand. An operation invoked and controlled by the gestural input may automatically associate with an operation controlled by the other hand. The gestural input may facilitate blind control of the operation by being able to be initially recognized without regard for the scale, orientation, and/or location of the invoking gestural input. Moreover, scale and/or orientation of the operation may be determined by the gestural input. Changes in scale and/or orientation of the gestural input during the blind operation may change the scale and/or orientation of the operation. The operation may manifest by displaying corresponding graphics at a location independent of the gestural input or by associating functionality of the blind operation with an operation performed by the other hand.

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