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Operating touch screen interfaces

US7692629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 2006
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0488
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques and technologies are provided which can allow for touch input with a touch screen device. In response to an attempt to select a target displayed on a screen, a callout can be rendered in a non-occluded area of the screen. The callout includes a representation of the area of the screen that is occluded by a selection entity when the attempt to select the target is made.

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