Monitoring pointer trajectory and modifying display interface
US8261211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04101
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for improving touch-screen interface usability and accuracy by determining the trajectory of a pointer as it approaches the touch-screen and modifying the touch-screen display accordingly. The system may predict an object on the display the user is likely to select next. The system may designate this object as a Designated Target Object, or DTO. The system may modify the appearance of the DTO by, for example, changing the size of the DTO, or by changing its shape, style, coloring, perspective, positioning, etc.
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