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Computing device and method for selecting display regions responsive to non-discrete directional input actions and intelligent content analysis

US8291348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2008
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04806
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computing device includes a display surface, a human interface feature, and processing resources. The human interface features enables a user of the computing device to enter a non-discrete directional input action. The processing resources execute to: (i) provide content on the display surface; (ii) detect the user performing the input action; (ii) determine a vector from the input action; and (iv) select a region of the display surface based on the vector.

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