Contextual quick pick wheel
US11119643B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04883
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Responsive to a first selection input to a physical knob control, a menu is displayed at least partially surrounding the physical knob control, the menu having a plurality of menu item each associated with a respective action, the menu overlaying at least a portion of the onscreen controls and extending off-screen the touchscreen to allow menu items to be loaded from the sides of the touchscreen as the menu is rotated. A selection of the menu is set to an exit menu item to allow a second selection input to the physical control to dismiss the menu. Responsive to rotational input to the knob, the menu is rotated about the physical knob control to change the selection of the menu. Responsive to receipt of the second selection input, performing the action of the menu item at the selection.
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