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Swipe gesture classification

US8451246B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2012
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04883
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for swipe gesture classification are provided. Method includes receiving indication of swipe gesture. Indication of swipe gesture includes data representing a starting location and data representing first direction. Method includes determining whether indication of swipe gesture is associated with a hold time at starting location exceeding first threshold time. Method includes determining whether first direction is within set of possible directions associated with first command. Method includes, if first direction is within set of possible directions associated with first command and indication of swipe gesture is not associated with hold time at starting location exceeding first threshold time: providing for execution of first command. Method includes, if first direction is not within set of possible directions associated with first command or indication of swipe gesture is associated with hold time at starting location exceeding first threshold time: providing for execution of second command.

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