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Hover-over gesturing on mobile devices

US8255836B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 2011
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure may relate to detecting, by a computing device, a first user input comprising a first gesture to interact with a touch-sensitive screen of the computing device. Aspects may also include detecting a second user input comprising a second gesture using the touch-sensitive screen of the computing device. Aspects may also include, responsive to detecting the first user input, initiating a hover mode of interaction in a graphical user interface.

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