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Techniques for recognizing multi-shape, multi-touch gestures including finger and non-finger touches input to a touch panel interface

US8643615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2011
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2031

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

Abstract

Briefly, a method and apparatus for recognizing multi-shape, multi-touch gestures including finger and non-finger touches input to a touch panel interface is disclosed. The method may include receiving user input with a touch panel interface, recognizing a multi-shape, multi-touch gesture including finger and non-finger touches in the user input, and performing an action associated with the multi-touch gesture including finger and non-finger touches.

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