User interface elements augmented with force detection
US8952987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device includes a touch screen display with at least one force sensor, each of which provides a signal in response to contact with the touch screen display. Using force signals from the at least one force sensor that result from contact with the touch screen, the operation of the computing device may be controlled, e.g. to select one of a plurality of overlaying interface elements, to prevent the unintended activation of suspect commands that require secondary confirmation, and to mimic the force requirements of real-world objects in augmented reality applications.
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