Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Touch panel
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-21
2009-12-08
Liang, Regina (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Touch panel
C345S156000, C345S157000, C345S179000, C178S018010, C178S018030
Reexamination Certificate
active
07629966
ABSTRACT:
The use of variable-pressure taps in computer interfaces is disclosed in which tap inputs cause different functions to execute depending on the pressure applied by the tap. A hard tap is interpreted when a user makes rapid contact with the input surface, exceeding a threshold pressure within a threshold time, possibly without exceeding a threshold distance from the initial point of contact. Operating systems, applications, and other software may interpret a hard tap as a unique input, or as a double-click, right click, etc.
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Notice of First Office Action, The Patent Office of the State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China. Aug. 15, 2008. Regarding Chinese Application 200510136151.01.
Liang Regina
Microsoft Corporation
Nguyen Jennifer T
Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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