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Pressure based selection

US8665209B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2010
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0414
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The use of pressure-sensitive selection tools in a graphical user interface is disclosed in which the amount of pressure during a selection operation may modify selection behavior. Upon receiving a selection input, the pressure applied is determined and the selection behavior modified. In some embodiments, the number of objects selected is increased when more pressure is applied and decreased when less pressure is applied.

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