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Method of providing tactile feedback and apparatus

US9535500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2010
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2035

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

Abstract

A method includes detecting when a portable electronic device having a touch-sensitive display is disposed in a holster and monitoring an area of the touch-sensitive display for a query gesture. When the query gesture is detected in association with the area, a function associated with the query gesture is performed.

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