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Pressure based selection

US7683889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2004
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0414
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The use of pressure-sensitive selection tools in a graphical user interface is disclosed in which the amount of pressure during a selection operation may modify selection behavior. Upon receiving a selection input, the pressure applied is determined and the selection behavior modified. In some embodiments, the number of objects selected is increased when more pressure is applied and decreased when less pressure is applied.

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