Enhanced on-object context menus

Details Enhanced on-object context menus Enhanced on-object context menus

2006-04-28

2009-08-25

Theriault, Steven B (Department: 2179)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

On-screen workspace or object

C715S818000, C715S819000, C715S820000, C715S829000, C715S830000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07581194

ABSTRACT:
Aspects of the present invention provide context menus useful in, e.g., a computing device receiving user input via a stylus. Icons representing actions performable on an object are displayed in a context menu for the object. Additional aspects of the invention include cascading menus that also minimize hand and/or wrist motion, as well as placement of menus based on user handedness and/or stylus orientation.

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