Efficient touch emulation with navigation keys
US9389785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0489
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for converting touch functionalities to key operated functionalities, comprising: identifying a layout hierarchy structure of a plurality of user interface (UI) elements in an application; defining a plurality of areas of t UI, each corresponding with one of the plurality of UI elements having a touch responsiveness property; and activating a touch event of a UI element corresponding with a currently selected area when an activation key is pressed by said user.
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