Common on-screen zone for menu activation and stroke input

Details Common on-screen zone for menu activation and stroke input Common on-screen zone for menu activation and stroke input

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Luu, Sy D. (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Gesture-based

C715S845000, C715S810000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055110

ABSTRACT:
A common on-screen zone provides two or more methods of activating a command. The user can perform a first action, such as a stroke or gesture within the zone to activate a command according to one method, or can perform a second action, such as clicking or pressing a button within the same zone to activate a menu including the same command.

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