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Mode-based graphical user interfaces for touch sensitive input devices

US8239784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2005
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04808
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A user interface method is disclosed. The method includes detecting a touch and then determining a user interface mode when a touch is detected. The method further includes activating one or more GUI elements based on the user interface mode and in response to the detected touch.

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