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Pointer tool with touch-enabled precise placement

US9292161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2010
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

A pointer tool in a touch-screen display is disclosed. The method includes activating a pointer tool in a touch screen display in response to contact with an area of the touch screen and persisting the displaying of the pointer tool in the touch screen display after the contact with the touch screen is removed. Once editing data is received, the pointer tool is removed from the touch screen display.

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