Approaches to managing device functionality
US9817566B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/166
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments provide a graphical interface element displayable on a touch screen of a computing device associated with a function to be performed. In response to receiving a touch input from a finger of a user to an area associated with the graphical interface element, such as a tap, the function is performed. In response to receiving a touch input to the area associated with the user selectable element followed by a swipe, drag, or movement of the user selectable element with a finger of the user, the user is able to control an amount of the function to be performed.
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