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US8643605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2005
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

A method for editing objects on a device comprising forming a first path on a touch screen with a pointing device. The first path at least partially encloses an object. The at least partially enclosed object is automatically selected. A second path is formed at a predetermined area on the touch screen with the pointing device. The second path activates an editing operation.

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