Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Touch panel
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-11
2011-11-15
Eisen, Alexander (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Touch panel
Reexamination Certificate
active
08059099
ABSTRACT:
Techniques for providing input to interactive and multitasking applications are disclosed. A game input area (surface or plane) receives input for multiple applications including an interactive application executed in connection with a scene. The input received is directed to the appropriate application based on one or more locations (e.g., points, positions, regions, portions) of the input area effectively identified when input is received (or entered). In addition, the manner in which input is received (or entered) can be used to determine which application should receive the input. The input area can additionally resemble or approximate the shape of a scene (e.g., game scene) to allow a person to provide input in a more intuitive way. Accordingly, input can be provided in a simple and more intuitive manner by effectively allowing the user to interact with the input area in a way that mimics or approximates a desired action (e.g., moving a ball or bat around by inputting a rotational movement). Examples of such interaction include positional, directional (e.g., rotational), press or pressure input (or movement) which can easily be provided by a thumb or a finger, for example, on a touch screen.
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Berfield Alan
Bertrand Francois-Yves
Lampell Michael D.
Lee Leo
Snider Eric
Apple Inc.
Eisen Alexander
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Yeung Matthew
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