Selection device for touchscreen systems
US5896126A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and memory direct a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen device (e.g., a touchscreen or a touchpad and display device) to execute at least one action on an object and/or text. The method includes detecting at least one item (e.g., fingers, stylus) placed on the touchscreen device, counting the number of items placed on the touchscreen device, determining if an associated action corresponds to the numbers of items and, if an associated action corresponds to the number of items, executing the associated action.
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