Contextual gesture interface
US6340979B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/22
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The system and method consistent with the present invention provides a contextual gesture interface for electronic devices. The contextual gesture interface activates a function corresponding to the characteristics of an object making contact with a display. The system may determine the time period of the contact as well as the size of the contact. The functions may include a wide array of navigation tools or editing tools. The contextual gesture interface of the present invention may be especially useful in portable electronic devices with small displays.
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