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Devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for providing control of a touch-based user interface absent physical touch capabilities

US11354032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2020
Grant dateJun 7, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2040

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

Abstract

An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface displays, on the display, a first visual indicator that corresponds to a virtual touch. The device receives a first input from an adaptive input device. In response to receiving the first input from the adaptive input device, the device displays a first menu on the display. The first menu includes a virtual touches selection icon. In response to detecting selection of the virtual touches selection icon, a menu of virtual multitouch contacts is displayed.

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