Handles interactions for human—computer interface
US8499257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04842
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is disclosed for providing on-screen graphical handles to control interaction between a user and on-screen objects. A handle defines what actions a user may perform on the object, such as for example scrolling through a textual or graphical navigation menu. Affordances are provided to guide the user through the process of interacting with a handle.
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