Method and apparatus for providing context menus on a pen-based device
US6664991B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04807
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a user interface for a pen-based device that allows users to activate the full “card” for an entry using a single tap while also giving the user the ability to reach a menu of context dependent commands using a simple gesture. In particular, the present invention recognizes certain stylus and/or button inputs as context menu gestures. When these gestures are made, a context menu appears. The user is then able to select a command in the context menu that is to be performed. The present invention also allows a user to open context menus while only using one hand to operate and hold the device.
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