Method, apparatus, and memory for creating at least two virtual

Details Method, apparatus, and memory for creating at least two virtual Method, apparatus, and memory for creating at least two virtual

1996-06-25

1998-09-22

Saras, Steven J.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Touch panel

345174, 345175, 345177, 463 37, G09G 500

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058121188

ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture directing a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, to create at least two virtual pointing devices. The method includes the steps of detecting at least two hands placed on the touchscreen, determining if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand based on the shape of each hand, if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand, creating a virtual pointing device under at least a portion of each hand in accordance with the pre-defined characteristics, and if pre-defined characteristics do not exist for at least one of the hands, creating a generic virtual pointing device under at least a portion of the hand or a unique pointing device.

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