Device, method, and graphical user interface for resizing user interface content
US8209630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04845
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspect ratio locking alignment guides for gestures are disclosed. In one embodiment, a gesture is detected to resize a user interface element, and in response, a first alignment guide is visibly displayed, wherein the first alignment guide includes positions representing different sizes the user interface element can be resized to while maintaining the initial aspect ratio of the user interface element. While the user interface element is resized in accordance with the user gesture, and while the first alignment guide is visibly displayed: when the user gesture is substantially aligned with the first alignment guide, visible display of the first alignment guide is maintained; and when the user gesture substantially deviates from the first alignment guide, visible display of the first alignment guide is terminated.
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