Multi-touch integrated desktop environment
US9612743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04808
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for integrating a multi-touch surface into a desktop environment is disclosed. One or more multi-touch display devices are placed on the horizontal surface surrounding or beneath a keyboard or mouse. At least one region on the multi-touch surface is defined to display one or more user interface tools on the multi-touch surface. The one or more user interface tools displayed via the multi-touch surface may control or display information associated with desktop applications displayed via a primary display device.
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