Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Shankar, Vijay (Department: 2673)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
C345S173000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07038659
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method of encoding and communicating symbols is provided. A user encodes a symbol using a sliding motion of a fingertip in relation to a proximity and touch-detecting glance pad. The user imagines a polygon on the surface of the pad. The user makes an encoding touch generally coextensive with one of the sides of the polygon in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The glance pad detects the motion and infers the intent of the user, assigning a symbol to the encoding touch.
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Patel Nitin
Shankar Vijay
Yarbrough Robert J.
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