ALTERNATIVE TOUCHSCREEN METHODS AND DETECTION

Abstract: embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to switching to alternative input methods in response to detection of malfunctioning one or more areas of a touchscreen input device. according to one embodiment, a method for providing alternative input to a system can comprise providing a display on a touchscreen of the system, detecting an area of the touchscreen which is not functioning to receive touch input, and in response to detecting the area of the touchscreen which is not functioning to receive touch input, switching to an alternative input method to receive input in place of the area of the touchscreen which is not functioning to receive touch input.

Inventor(s): Patrick Danielson, Jason Ingles, Sean Miller

CPC Classification: G07F17/3209 (for games, toys, sports, or amusements)

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