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Handles interactions for human—computer interface

US8499257B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2010
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 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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