Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus and associated method are provided, comprising: at a device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface: displaying a first user interface of a first application on the display; while displaying the first user interface of the first application, detecting a first input by a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface that meets one or more criteria; in response to detecting the first input by the first contact that meets the one or more criteria: in accordance with a determination that the first application is subject to the first contact meeting the one or more criteria, ceasing to display the first user interface of the first application and displaying a respective other user interface on the display; and in accordance with a determination that the first application is not subject to the first contact meeting the one or more criteria, maintaining display of the first user interface of the first application without displaying the respective other user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus and associated method are provided, comprising: at a device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface: displaying a first user interface of a first application on the display; while displaying the first user interface of the first application, detecting a first input by a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface that meets one or more criteria; in response to detecting the first input by the first contact that meets the one or more criteria: in accordance with a determination that the first application is subject to the first contact meeting the one or more criteria, ceasing to display the first user interface of the first application and displaying a respective other user interface on the display; and in accordance with a determination that the first application is not subject to the first contact meeting the one or more criteria, maintaining display of the first user interface of the first application without displaying the respective other user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus and associated method are provided, comprising: at a device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface: displaying a first user interface of a first application on the display; while displaying the first user interface of the first application on the display, detecting an input by a first contact; and in response to detecting the input by the first contact: in accordance with a determination that the input meets first one or more criteria, wherein the first one or more criteria require that the first movement meets a first directional condition in order for the first one or more criteria to be met, displaying a second user interface; and in accordance with a determination that the input meets second one or more criteria, wherein the second one or more criteria require that the first movement meets a second directional condition that is distinct from the first directional condition in order for the second one or more criteria to be met, displaying a home screen user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus and associated method are provided, comprising: at a device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface: displaying a first user interface of a first application on the display; while displaying the first user interface of the first application, detecting a first input by a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface that meets one or more criteria; in response to detecting the first input by the first contact that meets the one or more criteria: in accordance with a determination that the first application is subject to the first contact meeting the one or more criteria, ceasing to display the first user interface of the first application and displaying a respective other user interface on the display; and in accordance with a determination that the first application is not subject to the first contact meeting the one or more criteria, maintaining display of the first user interface of the first application without displaying the respective other user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided including: at least one non-transitory memory storing instructions and a plurality of applications; a touch screen; and one or more processors in communication with the at least one non-transitory memory and the touch screen, wherein the one or more processors execute the instructions to: display, via the touch screen, an object and at least a portion of an interface; detect a gesture on the touch screen on the object; when a magnitude of a duration of the gesture being detected on the touch screen on the object is less than a first magnitude threshold, perform an operation; when the magnitude of the duration of the gesture being detected on the touch screen on the object is greater than the first magnitude threshold, perform a scaling in connection with at least the object, where the scaling includes a reduction in a size such that the size is inversely related to the magnitude of the duration of the gesture being detected on the touch screen on the object; and when the magnitude of the duration of the gesture being detected on the touch screen on the object is greater than a second magnitude threshold, perform another operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

A method is provided, comprising: developing particular application code that is part of a particular application configured to cooperate with an electronic device including a touch screen and memory coupled to at least one processor, where the particular application code, when installed on the electronic device, cooperates with an operating system of the electronic device to cause the electronic device to: display an object and at least a portion of an interface; detect a gesture via the touch screen on the object; perform a first function in a first touch state; perform a second function in a second touch state; identify a change in a pressure of the gesture being detected via the touch screen on the object; and based on the change in the pressure of the gesture being detected via the touch screen on the object, blur the at least portion of the interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus and associated method are provided, comprising: at a device including a display and a touch interface: displaying, utilizing the display, a graphical user interface including a graphical user interface element; while the graphical user interface is displayed, detecting, utilizing the touch interface, a gesture on the graphical user interface element; in response to detection, utilizing the touch interface, that the gesture is moving, displaying, utilizing the display, another graphical user interface; and in response to detection, utilizing the touch interface, that a magnitude of the gesture is greater than a threshold: altering, utilizing the display, a display of the graphical user interface element, detecting user input, and customizing at least one aspect of the gesture, based on the user input.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided, comprising: at least one non-transitory memory; a touch screen; an actuator; and one or more processors in communication with the at least one non-transitory memory, the touch screen, and the actuator, wherein the one or more processors execute instructions stored in the at least one non-transitory memory, to cause the apparatus to: detect, via the touch screen, a touch on an object of a duration that is greater than a duration threshold; in response to detection of the touch of the duration that is greater than the duration threshold, display the object as being selected; detect, via the touch screen, another touch; in response to detection of the another touch: rotate the selected object, and open content associated with the selected object in a background virtual display layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method and apparatus are provided to: display, on a display and via a user interface of a network browser application, a first web page including a hyperlink that identifies a second web page; detect a first contact starting at a first contact point at a first contact time on the touch-sensitive interaction surface; detect an end of the first contact at a second contact time; determine a duration of the first contact as a difference between the first contact time and the second contact time; determine whether there is a contact movement of the first contact between the first contact point and a second contact point; determine whether the first contact point of the first contact corresponds with a location of the hyperlink of the first web page; for performing a variety of operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer program product are provided, where one embodiment involves a non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer instructions that; when executed by at least one processor of a mobile device including a touch screen, and a memory, and an actuator coupled to the at least one processor; cause the mobile device to: display indicia associated with an application, utilizing the touch screen; when a first duration of a touch being applied to the touch screen is detected as ceasing in connection with the indicia, perform an operation; when a second duration of the touch, that is different than the first duration of the touch, being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the first duration is detected without the ceasing, output feedback that is perceptible by touch, utilizing the actuator; when the second duration of the touch being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the first duration of the touch is detected without the ceasing, display at least one menu including a plurality of particular actions; when a selection touch being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with at least one of the particular actions of the at least one menu after the second duration of the touch being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the first duration of the touch is detected without the ceasing, the at least one particular action is performed; and when a slide or swipe gesture being applied to the touch screen is detected after the second duration of the touch being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the first duration of the touch is detected without the ceasing, changing at least one aspect of the display of the at least one menu.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus and associated method are provided, comprising: at a device including a display and a touch interface: displaying, utilizing the display, a graphical user interface configured to display a sentence including a plurality of words; and while the graphical user interface is displayed: detecting, utilizing the touch interface, a gesture of a particular type at a location on the graphical user interface that corresponds to at least one of the plurality words, in response to detection of the gesture of the particular type at the location on the graphical user interface that corresponds to the at least one word, displaying a selection of the at least one word, during the display of the selection of the at least one word, detecting, utilizing the touch interface, another gesture of the particular type at a location on the graphical user interface that corresponds to the at least one word, and in response to detection of the another gesture of the particular type during the display of the selection of the at least one word, displaying the at least one word as being selected for movement of the at least one word with respect to other words of the plurality of words, such that detection of the gesture and the another gesture cause different operations to be performed in connection with the at least one word despite being of the same particular type.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

An electronic device is provided for displaying a plurality of user interface elements on a display including a first user interface element and a second user interface element; detecting a first contact moving across the display; and, while the first contact is detected moving across the display: moving the first user interface element in a first direction on the display at a first speed; and moving the second user interface element in the first direction on the display at a second speed greater than the first speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

An electronic device is provided for displaying, on a display, a first user interface that includes one or more selectable user interface objects; detecting that an input on a touch-sensitive surface, which is at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a respective user interface object of the one or more selectable user interface objects, is in a first touch state; in response to detecting a cessation of the input while the input is in the first touch state, displaying information associated with the respective user interface object; detecting that the input on the touch-sensitive surface, which is at the location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to the respective user interface object of the one or more selectable user interface objects, is in a second touch state; in response to detecting that the input is in the second touch state, blurring or shading at least a portion of the first user interface; and in response to detecting that the input is in the second touch state, displaying the information associated with the respective user interface object via a second user interface that appears closer than the first user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system, method, and computer program product are provided to: display a textual word; detect a gesture via the touch screen on the textual word; in a first touch state, perform a first function in connection with the textual word; in a second touch state, perform a second function in connection with the textual word, the second function including selecting the textual word so as to display a selection of the textual word in a separate virtual display layer that is at least partially transparent or translucent for viewing an insertion point of the textual word.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

In one embodiment, an electronic device displays a plurality of user interface representations in a stack on a display. The device detects a first drag gesture by a first contact at a location on a touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a location of a first user interface representation on the display. While the first contact is at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to the location of the first user interface representation on the display and is moving across the touch-sensitive surface in a direction that corresponds to a first direction on the display, the device moves the first user interface representation in the first direction on the display at a first speed in accordance with a speed of the first contact on the touch-sensitive surface and moves a second user interface representation, disposed above the first user interface representation in the stack, in the first direction at a second speed greater than the first speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided, comprising: a non-transitory memory storing instructions and a plurality of applications; a touch screen; and one or more processors in communication with the non-transitory memory and the touch screen, wherein the one or more processors execute the instructions to cause the apparatus to: present a particular object utilizing the touch screen; detect a contact being detected on the touch screen on the particular object; in the event that a first duration of the contact is detected on the touch screen on the particular object, perform an operation; and in the event that a second duration of the contact is detected on the touch screen on the particular object where the second duration is greater than the first duration, perform another operation; wherein the apparatus is configured to present, utilizing the touch screen, a setting interface, where the one or more processors execute the instructions to also cause the apparatus to: detect, utilizing the setting interface, a selection of the second duration of the contact, in response to the detection of the selection of the second duration of the contact, present, utilizing the setting interface, a visual indication of the selection of the second duration of the contact, present a test object, and detect different durations of contact on the test object for providing feedback in connection with at least the second duration of the contact, wherein the apparatus is configured such that at least a portion of a particular interface is blurred for making the at least portion of the particular interface appear to be at a greater depth as compared to the particular object, in the event that the second duration of the contact is detected on the touch screen on the particular object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus provided for: displaying, via a touch screen, at least a portion of an interface in a first virtual display layer; detecting a gesture being applied to the touch screen; when a distance of the gesture being detected on the touch screen is less than a distance threshold, performing an operation; when the distance of the gesture being detected on the touch screen is greater than the distance threshold, performing a blur operation, and displaying the at least portion of the interface and at least a portion of another interface in different virtual display layers; and when the distance of the gesture being detected on the touch screen is greater than the distance threshold, outputting feedback that is perceptible by touch.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, on the display, an application launching user interface that includes a plurality of application icons for launching corresponding applications; while displaying the application launching user interface, detecting a first single-finger touch input that includes detecting the first single-finger touch input at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a first application icon of the plurality of application icons, wherein the first application icon is for launching a first application that is associated with one or more corresponding quick actions; and in response to detecting the first single-finger touch input, determining a response to the first single-finger touch input based on evaluating the first single-finger touch input against at least one of a plurality of criteria, including evaluating a duration of the first single-finger touch input against at least one of: one or more application-launch criteria or one or more quick-action-display criteria, for: in accordance with a determination that the first single-finger touch input meets the one or more application-launch criteria that is met when the duration of the first single-finger touch input is below a time threshold, launching the first application; and in accordance with a determination that the first single-finger touch input meets the one or more quick-action-display criteria that is met when the duration of the first single-finger touch input is greater than the time threshold, displaying one or more quick action objects associated with the first application without launching the first application.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus and associated method are provided, comprising: at a device including a display and a touch interface: display, utilizing the display, a graphical user interface including: a first object at a first location on the graphical user interface, and a second object at a second location on the graphical user interface; while the graphical user interface is displayed, detect, utilizing the touch interface, a gesture that starts at a third location on the graphical user interface that is different from both the first location and the second location on the graphical user interface; while the graphical user interface is displayed after the gesture is detected to start at the third location on the graphical user interface, detect, utilizing the touch interface, a movement of the gesture; and in response to detection, utilizing the touch interface, of the movement of the gesture, change at least one aspect of the second object, while not changing the first object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided, comprising: displaying a first user interface on a display, the first user interface including an object; while displaying the first user interface on the display, detecting a first input by a first contact on a touch-sensitive surface at a location in the first user interface that corresponds to the object of the first user interface; in response to detecting the first input by the first contact, in accordance with a determination that the first contact has a contact duration that is less than a duration threshold, displaying the object; and in response to detecting the first input by the first contact, in accordance with a determination that the first contact has a contact duration that is greater than the duration threshold, dynamically changing the appearance of the object, wherein the dynamic change in the appearance of the object is based at least in part on the duration of the first contact and wherein the dynamic change in the appearance of the object includes displaying, in sequence, at least some of a plurality of images based at least in part on the duration of the first contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a touch screen; an actuator; memory storing one or more programs; and one or more processors in communication with the touch screen, the actuator, and the memory; wherein the one or more programs are configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, utilizing the touch screen, indicia associated with a particular application on an interface, the interface for choosing among a plurality of applications including the particular application; when a first duration of a touch being applied to the touch screen is detected as ceasing in connection with the indicia, launching the particular application; when a second duration of the touch, that is greater than the first duration of the touch, being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the first duration is detected without the ceasing, outputting feedback that is perceptible by touch, utilizing the actuator; when the second duration of the touch being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the first duration of the touch is detected without the ceasing, displaying at least one option for performing an action in response to a selection thereof; and when a third duration of the touch, that is greater than the first duration and the second duration, being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the second duration of the touch is detected without ceasing, performing an operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an electronic device is provided, comprising: at least one non-transitory memory; a touch screen; a camera; and one or more processors in communication with the at least one non-transitory memory, the touch screen, and the camera, wherein the one or more processors execute instructions stored in the non-transitory memory to cause the apparatus to: display, via the touch screen, a first virtual display layer including contents; display, via the touch screen, at least one user interface element; detect, via the touch screen, at least a portion of touch on the least one user interface element; when an aspect of the touch is detected to surpass a threshold, display, via the touch screen, a plurality of markings in a second virtual display layer that appears to have a lesser depth than the first virtual display layer, where at least a portion of the second virtual display layer is at least partially translucent so that at least a portion of the contents of the first virtual display layer is visible through the at least portion of the second virtual display layer; detect, via the touch screen, a touch movement; and during detection of the touch movement, display, via the touch screen, a movement of the markings in the second virtual display layer as a function of the touch movement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

An electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface: displays a first user interface that includes a plurality of selectable objects; detects an input that includes detecting a contact on the touch-sensitive surface at a location that corresponds to a respective selectable object; and in response to detecting the input: in accordance with a determination that detecting the input includes detecting an increase in intensity of the contact that meets intensity criteria, displays a menu that includes contact information for the respective selectable object overlaid on top of the first user interface; and in accordance with a determination that detecting the input includes detecting a liftoff of the contact without meeting the intensity criteria, replaces display of the first user interface with display of a second user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

In one embodiment, a computer readable storage medium is provided for storing one or more programs, the one or more programs comprising instructions which, when executed by an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface, cause the electronic device to: display a screen on the display; while displaying the screen, detect a first input by a first contact on a first icon that meets application-launch criteria; in response to detecting the first input on the first icon that meets the application-launch criteria, replace the screen with a first user interface of a first application that corresponds to the first icon; while displaying the first user interface, detect a second input by a second contact that includes movement across the display in a first direction; and in response to detecting the second input, perform an operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus and associated method are provided, comprising: at a device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface: displaying a first user interface of a first application on the display; while displaying the first user interface on the display, detecting a first movement of a first contact across the touch-sensitive surface in a first direction; and during detection of the first movement of the first contact across the touch-sensitive surface: in accordance with a determination that first one or more criteria is met by a first movement condition being met, displaying a second user interface, and in accordance with a determination that second one or more criteria is met by a second movement condition, that is different from the first movement condition, being met, displaying a third user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

Apparatuses, methods, and a computer-readable media are provided to: displaying, utilizing a display, a graphical user interface; while the graphical user interface is displayed, detecting, utilizing a touch interface, a first gesture that begins in connection with a first portion of the at least one edge and moves inward; in response to the detection of the first gesture that begins in connection with the first portion of the at least one edge and moves inward, displaying, utilizing the display, a first menu as sliding in and including a plurality of first menu items; and when the first menu is displayed including the plurality of first menu items: detecting, utilizing the touch interface, a first pressure on at least one of the first menu items, when the first pressure on the at least one of the first menu items surpasses a first threshold, performing a first operation, and when the first pressure on the at least one of the first menu items surpasses a second threshold, performing a second operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

In various embodiments, methods are provided at an apparatus including at least one non-transitory memory storing a plurality of applications, a touch screen, and one or more processors in communication with the at least one non-transitory memory and the touch screen. The methods include various operations that are performed based on a contact or gesture duration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]

Abstract

In some embodiments, an electronic device is provided for: displaying, on a display, a plurality of active applications; detecting, on a touch interface, a first-orientation gesture on at least one of the active applications; in response to the detection of the first-orientation gesture on the at least one of the active applications, performing a first operation including moving multiple of the active applications; detecting, on the touch interface, a second-orientation gesture on one or more of the active applications; in response to the detection of the second-orientation gesture on the one or more of the active applications, performing a second operation; detecting, on the touch interface, a particular gesture on a particular one of the active applications; after the detection of the particular gesture on the particular one of the active applications, performing different operations, that are different from the first and second operations, based on a duration of the particular gesture.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/48 - Program initiatingProgram switching, e.g. by interrupt
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

In one embodiment, a device is provided, comprising: at least one non-transitory memory; a touch screen; and one or more processors in communication with the at least one non-transitory memory, and the touch screen, wherein the one or more processors execute instructions stored in the at least one non-transitory memory, to cause the device to: display an object utilizing an interface of a particular application; detect a press gesture via the touch screen on the object; in response to detection of a cessation of the press gesture via the touch screen on the object when a duration of the press gesture is detected to not exceed a duration threshold: display information associated with the object utilizing another interface of the particular application; and during at least a portion of the press gesture being detected via the touch screen on the object when the duration of the press gesture is detected to exceed the duration threshold: display a menu including at least one option for, in response to detection of a selection thereof, performing an operation, and display at least a portion of the information associated with the object, where, during the at least portion of the press gesture being detected via the touch screen on the object when the duration of the press gesture is detected to exceed the duration threshold: the menu and the at least portion of the information are displayed in at least one first virtual display layer which appears above at least one second virtual display layer, the at least one second virtual display layer includes at least a portion of the interface of the particular application that remains at least partially visible, and the at least portion of the interface of the particular application of the at least one second virtual display layer is altered to appear at a first depth that is greater than a second depth of the menu and the at least portion of the information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

A method is performed at an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts. The method includes displaying, on the display, a user interface for an application; detecting an edge input that includes detecting a change in a characteristic intensity of a contact proximate to an edge of the touch-sensitive surface; and, in response to detecting the edge input: in accordance with a determination that the edge input meets system-gesture criteria, performing an operation that is independent of the application, wherein: the system-gesture criteria include intensity criteria; the system-gesture criteria include a location criterion that is met when the intensity criteria for the contact are met while the contact is within a first region relative to the touch-sensitive surface; and the first region relative to the touch-sensitive surface is determined based on one or more characteristics of the contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

In one embodiment, an apparatus, method, and computer program product are provided involving a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and an actuator coupled to at least one processor; said memory configured to store a plurality of applications including an application; said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to display indicia; said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to receive a first touch signal indicative of a first duration of touch being applied to the touch screen, in connection with the indicia; said at least one processor configured to, in response to the first touch signal indicative of the first duration of touch being applied to the touch screen, identify a first state; said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the first state, perform an operation; said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to receive a second touch signal indicative of a second duration of touch being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first duration, in connection with the indicia; said at least one processor configured to, in response to the second touch signal indicative of the second duration of touch being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first duration, identify a second state; said actuator configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the second state, output feedback that is perceptible by touch; said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the second state, display at least one menu including a plurality of particular actions, and further display at least a portion of content associated with the indicia, while blurring or fogging at least a portion of an interface for making the at least portion of the interface appear to be at a greater depth as compared to the at least portion of the content; said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to receive a third touch signal on the at least one menu; said at least one processor configured to, in response to the third touch signal, identify a third state; said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the third state, perform another operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system, method, and computer program product are provided to: display a textual word; detect a gesture via the touch screen on the textual word; in a first touch state, perform a first function in connection with the textual word; in a second touch state, perform a second function in connection with the textual word, the second function including selecting the textual word so as to display a selection of the textual word in a separate virtual display layer that is at least partially transparent or translucent for viewing an insertion point of the textual word.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

An electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts: displays an application launching user interface; detects a first touch input that includes detecting a first contact at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a first application icon for launching a first application that is associated with one or more corresponding quick actions; in response to detecting the first touch input, in accordance with a determination that the first touch input meets one or more application-launch criteria, launches the first application; and, in accordance with a determination that the first touch input meets one or more quick-action-display criteria, which include a criterion that is met when the characteristic intensity of the first contact increases above a respective intensity threshold, concurrently displays one or more quick action objects associated with the first application along with the first application icon.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

An electronic device with a touch-sensitive surface, a display, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts: displays a plurality of user interface objects in a first user interface; detects a contact at a location of a first user interface object; and: detects an increase in a characteristic intensity of the contact to a first intensity threshold; in response, visually obscures the plurality of user interface objects, other than the first user interface object, while maintaining display of the first user interface object; detects that the characteristic intensity of the contact continues to increase above the first intensity threshold; and, in response, dynamically increases the amount of visual obscuring of the plurality of user interface objects, other than the first user interface object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

In one embodiment, an electronic device displays a plurality of user interface representations in a stack on a display. The device detects a first drag gesture by a first contact at a location on a touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a location of a first user interface representation on the display. While the first contact is at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to the location of the first user interface representation on the display and is moving across the touch-sensitive surface in a direction that corresponds to a first direction on the display, the device moves the first user interface representation in the first direction on the display at a first speed in accordance with a speed of the first contact on the touch-sensitive surface and moves a second user interface representation, disposed above the first user interface representation in the stack, in the first direction at a second speed greater than the first speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device. The device displays a first user interface including a background with a first appearance and foreground objects. While displaying the first user interface, the device detects a first input at a location in the first user interface that corresponds to the background of the first user interface. In response, if the contact has a characteristic intensity above a first intensity threshold, the device dynamically changes the background without changing the foreground objects, wherein the dynamic change in the background is based on the characteristic intensity of the contact. While dynamically changing the background, detecting termination of the first input; and, in response, the device reverts the background back to the first appearance of the background.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

In various embodiments, an electronic device, a method, and a non-transitory computer-readable media are provided for storing a plurality of applications including an application, utilizing the memory; displaying indicia; when a first pressure being applied to the touch screen is detected as ceasing in connection with the indicia, performing an operation; when a second pressure being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the first pressure is detected without the ceasing, outputting feedback that is perceptible by touch; when the second pressure being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the first pressure is detected without the ceasing, performing another operation; when a third pressure being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the second pressure is detected, outputting additional feedback that is perceptible by touch; when the third pressure being applied to the touch screen is detected in connection with the indicia after the second pressure is detected, opening content associated with the indicia; and when a slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is detected after the second pressure is detected, displaying at least one menu including a plurality of particular actions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

An electronic device with a touch-sensitive surface, a display, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts: displays a plurality of user interface objects in a first user interface; detects a contact at a location of a first user interface object; and: detects an increase in a characteristic intensity of the contact to a first intensity threshold; in response, visually obscures the plurality of user interface objects, other than the first user interface object, while maintaining display of the first user interface object; detects that the characteristic intensity of the contact continues to increase above the first intensity threshold; and, in response, dynamically increases the amount of visual obscuring of the plurality of user interface objects, other than the first user interface object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and at least a portion of an interface in a same virtual display layer; detect a single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the single static gesture varying in pressure; in the event that a magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is less than a first magnitude threshold, perform an operation; in the event that the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is greater than the first magnitude threshold and is less than a second magnitude threshold, blur, as a function of an increase in the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the at least portion of the interface, and display the at least portion of the interface and the object in different virtual display layers; and in the event that the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is greater than the second magnitude threshold, vibrate the apparatus and perform another operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and at least a portion of an interface in a same virtual display layer; detect a single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the single static gesture varying in pressure between a plurality of discrete touch states; perform a first pressure-dependent step-wise function in response to a first change in the discrete touch states; perform a second pressure-dependent step-wise function in response to a second change in the discrete touch states; and during at least a portion of the gesture and as a function of an increase in a magnitude of the pressure of the gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, continuously blur the at least portion of the interface such that the at least portion of the interface and the object are displayed in different virtual display layers.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and at least a portion of an interface in a same virtual display layer; detect a single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the single static gesture varying in pressure; in the event that a magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is less than a first magnitude threshold, perform an operation; in the event that the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is greater than the first magnitude threshold and is less than a second magnitude threshold, blur, as a function of an increase in the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the at least portion of the interface, and display the at least portion of the interface and the object in different virtual display layers; and in the event that the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is greater than the second magnitude threshold, vibrate the apparatus and perform another operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and at least a portion of an interface in a same virtual display layer; detect a single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the single static gesture varying in pressure between a plurality of discrete touch states; perform a first pressure-dependent step-wise function in response to a first change in the discrete touch states; perform a second pressure-dependent step-wise function in response to a second change in the discrete touch states; and during at least a portion of the gesture and as a function of an increase in a magnitude of the pressure of the gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, continuously blur the at least portion of the interface such that the at least portion of the interface and the object are displayed in different virtual display layers.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

Apparatuses, methods, and a computer-readable media are provided to: present a particular object utilizing a touch screen; detect a pressure being applied to the touch screen on the particular object; in the event that a first magnitude of the pressure is applied to the touch screen on the particular object, perform an operation; and in the event that a second magnitude of the pressure is applied to the touch screen on the particular object where the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude, perform another operation; wherein the apparatus is configured to present, utilizing the touch screen, a setting interface, where the one or more processors execute the instructions to also cause the apparatus to: present, utilizing the setting interface, a visual indication of a level of the second magnitude of the pressure, detect, utilizing the setting interface, a selection of the level of the second magnitude of the pressure, and in response to the detection of the selection of the level of the second magnitude of the pressure, present, utilizing the setting interface, a visual indication of a change in the level of the second magnitude of the pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display a hyperlink and text via an interface, such that the hyperlink and the text are located in a same virtual display layer; detect a gesture being applied to the touch screen on the hyperlink, the gesture capable of causing a plurality of touch states; during a first touch state of the plurality of touch states, display the hyperlink in a first virtual display layer and the text in a second virtual display layer; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on an increase in a pressure being applied to the touch screen on the hyperlink, increase a blurring of the text; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on a decrease in the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the hyperlink, decrease the blurring of the text; during a second touch state of the plurality of touch states, vibrate the apparatus, during the second touch state of the plurality of touch states, display, in different virtual display layers, at least a portion of the interface that is blurred and at least a portion of a window; during the second touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on another increase in the pressure being applied to the touch screen, increase a size of the at least portion of the window; during the second touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on another decrease in the pressure being applied to the touch screen, decrease the size of the at least portion of the window.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and at least a portion of an interface in a same virtual display layer; detect a single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the single static gesture varying in pressure between a plurality of discrete touch states; perform a first pressure-dependent step-wise function in response to a first change in the discrete touch states; perform a second pressure-dependent step-wise function in response to a second change in the discrete touch states; and during at least a portion of the gesture and as a function of an increase in a magnitude of the pressure of the gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, continuously blur the at least portion of the interface such that the at least portion of the interface and the object are displayed in different virtual display layers.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

Apparatuses, methods, and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and another object via an interface, such that the object and the another object are located in a same virtual display layer; detect a gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the gesture capable of causing a plurality of touch states; prior to a first touch state of the plurality of touch states, display information associated with the object; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states, display the object in a first virtual display layer and the another object in a second virtual display layer; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on an increase in a pressure being applied to the touch screen on the object, increase a blurring of the another object; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on a decrease in the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the object, decrease the blurring of the another object; during a second touch state of the plurality of touch states, vibrate the apparatus, during the second touch state of the plurality of touch states, display, in different virtual display layers, at least a portion of the interface that is blurred and at least a portion of a window; during the second touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on another increase in the pressure being applied to the touch screen, increase a size of the at least portion of the window; during the second touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on another decrease in the pressure being applied to the touch screen, decrease the size of the at least portion of the window.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for operating a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and a vibratory feedback mechanism coupled to at least one processor. A plurality of applications including an application is stored, utilizing the memory. A first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified. In response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a first state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the first state, an operation is performed, utilizing the at least one processor. A second pressure signal is identified indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, in connection with the indicia. In response to the second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a second state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the second state, the mobile device is vibrated, utilizing the vibratory feedback mechanism. Also in response to the identification of the second state, another operation is performed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an application icon via a home interface, utilizing the touch screen; detect a pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon; in the event that a magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon is less than a first magnitude threshold, display a particular application associated with the application icon after a cessation of the pressure has been detected; in the event that the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon is greater than the first magnitude threshold and is less than a second magnitude threshold: display a border for indicating a summary of the pressure, based on an increase in the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon, increase a blurring of at least portion of the home interface other than the application icon such that the at least portion of the home interface appears to increase in depth as compared to the application icon, and based on a decrease in the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon, decrease the blurring of the at least portion of the home interface other than the application icon such that the at least portion of the home interface appears be decrease in depth as compared to the application icon.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display a list of messages via an interface; detect a pressure being applied to the touch screen on at least one of the messages of the list; in the event that the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the at least one message is less than a first magnitude threshold, display the at least one message after a cessation of the pressure has been detected; in the event that the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the at least one message is greater than the first magnitude threshold and is less than a second magnitude threshold: based on an increase in the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the at least one message: increase a blurring of at least a portion of the interface other than the at least one message, and increase a magnification of at least a portion of the at least one message, such that the at least portion of the interface appears to be increasing in depth as compared to the at least portion of the at least one message, and based on a decrease in the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the at least one message: decrease the blurring of the at least portion of the interface other than the at least one message, and decrease the magnification of the at least portion of the at least one message, such that the at least portion of the interface appears to be decreasing in depth as compared to the at least portion of the at least one message.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and at least a portion of an interface in a same virtual display layer; detect a single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object; in the event that a magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is less than a first magnitude threshold, perform an operation; in the event that the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is greater than the first magnitude threshold and is less than a second magnitude threshold, blur, as a function of an increase in the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the at least portion of the interface, and display the at least portion of the interface and the object in different virtual display layers; and in the event that the magnitude of the pressure of the single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object is greater than the second magnitude threshold, vibrate the apparatus and perform another operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for operating a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and a vibratory feedback mechanism coupled to at least one processor. A plurality of applications including an application is stored, utilizing the memory. A first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified. In response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a first state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the first state, an operation is performed, utilizing the at least one processor. A second pressure signal is identified indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, in connection with the indicia. In response to the second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a second state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the second state, the mobile device is vibrated, utilizing the vibratory feedback mechanism. Also in response to the identification of the second state, another operation is performed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for operating a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and a vibratory feedback mechanism coupled to at least one processor. A plurality of applications including an application is stored, utilizing the memory. Indicia is displayed, utilizing the touchscreen. A first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia. In response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a first state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the first state, an operation is performed, utilizing the at least one processor. A second pressure signal is identified indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, in connection with the indicia. In response to the second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a second state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the second state, the mobile device is vibrated, utilizing the vibratory feedback mechanism. In response to the identification of the second state, another operation is performed. Also identified is a third pressure signal indicative of a pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, in connection with the indicia. In response to the third pressure signal indicative of the pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, a third state is identified. In response to the identification of the third state, the mobile device is vibrated. Also in response to the identification of the third state, content associated with the indicia is opened.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an application-specific icon associated with the particular application via a home screen for choosing among the plurality of applications, detect a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application-specific icon; in response to the detection of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application-specific icon, launch the particular application; detect a second magnitude of pressure, that is greater than the first magnitude, being applied to the touch screen on the application-specific icon; in response to the detection of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application-specific icon, vibrate the apparatus utilizing the vibrator and cause display of at least one option; detect a touch on the touch screen on the at least one option; and in response to the detection of the touch on the at least one option, perform at least one action corresponding to the at least one option; wherein the apparatus is configured such that a portion of the home screen is blurred relative to the application-specific icon.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for operating a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and a vibratory feedback mechanism coupled to at least one processor. A plurality of applications including an application is stored, utilizing the memory. A first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified. In response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a first state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the first state, an operation is performed, utilizing the at least one processor. A second pressure signal is identified indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, in connection with the indicia. In response to the second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a second state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the second state, the mobile device is vibrated, utilizing the vibratory feedback mechanism. Also in response to the identification of the second state, another operation is performed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for operating a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and a vibratory feedback mechanism coupled to at least one processor. A plurality of applications including an application is stored, utilizing the memory. Indicia is displayed, utilizing the touchscreen. A first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia. In response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a first state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the first state, an operation is performed, utilizing the at least one processor. A second pressure signal is identified indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, in connection with the indicia. In response to the second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a second state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the second state, the mobile device is vibrated, utilizing the vibratory feedback mechanism. In response to the identification of the second state, access is allowed to at least one menu including a plurality of particular actions including at least one user-specific action, utilizing the touch screen. Also identified is a selection signal indicative of pressure being applied to the touch screen, in connection with the at least one user-specific action. In response to the selection signal, the at last one user-specific action is executed, utilizing the at least one processor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for operating a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and a vibratory feedback mechanism coupled to at least one processor. A plurality of applications including an application is stored, utilizing the memory. Indicia is displayed, utilizing the touchscreen. A first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia. In response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a first state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the first state, an operation is performed, utilizing the at least one processor. A second pressure signal is identified indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, in connection with the indicia. In response to the second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a second state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the second state, the mobile device is vibrated, utilizing the vibratory feedback mechanism. A slide gesture signal is identified that is indicative of a slide gesture being applied to the touch screen. In response to the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen, a third state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the third state, at least one menu is displayed including a plurality of particular actions. Also identified is a selection signal indicative of pressure being applied to the touch screen, in connection with at least one of the particular actions. In response to the selection signal, the at last one particular action is executed, utilizing the at least one processor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for a touch or pressure signal-based interface. In operation, a touch or pressure signal is received in association with a touch interface of a device. To this end, a user experience is altered utilizing the signal. A system, method, and computer program product are provided for modifying one or more objects in one or more memory devices. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided, comprising one or more memory devices including a non-volatile memory. Additionally, the apparatus comprises circuitry including a first communication path for communicating with the at least one processor, and a second communication path for communicating with at least one storage sub-system which operates slower than the one or more memory devices. Further, the circuitry is operable to modify one or more objects in the one or more memory devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means