Method and system for activating different interactive functions using different types of finger contacts
US9013452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method activates different interactive functions based on a classification of vibro-acoustic signals resulting from touch events with finger parts of a user. A primary function is trigger when an interactive element on a touch screen is touched with a finger tip of the user. An auxiliary function is launched when the interactive element is touched with a knuckle or fingernail of the user. The touch events result in generating the vibro-acoustic signals. The vibro-acoustic signals are classified and used to distinguish what finger part was used based on the classification of the vibro-acoustic signals.
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