Systems, methods, and computer program products for gesture-based search and discovery through a touchscreen interface
US9305093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04883
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A touchscreen-based user interface that allows the user to perform information searching on a mobile information appliance, such as a tablet computer or smart phone. By moving one or two fingers in appropriate direction(s) across the touchscreen, a search may be specified. Moreover, by using the appropriate gestures, a search may be broadened or narrowed by specifying additional search terms. This may be performed iteratively to allow the user to discover information, at various times narrowing or broadening a search.
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