18677150. TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING TEXT simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING TEXT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Morgan Winer of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Marcos Alonso of Oakland CA (US)
Patrick L. Coffman of West Vancouver (CA)
Dylan R. Edwards of San Jose CA (US)
Stephen O. Lemay of Palo Alto CA (US)
Toby C. Paterson of Los Altos Hills CA (US)
TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING TEXT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18677150 titled 'TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING TEXT
The abstract of this patent application describes a method for selecting text using gestures on a touch screen device.
- Display a focus indicator at a first location.
- Detect a gesture at a first touch location corresponding to the focus indicator.
- Detect movement of the gesture to a second touch location.
- Move the focus indicator to a second indicator location if the movement is in a first direction.
- Move the focus indicator to a third location if the movement is in a second direction.
- Maintain display of the focus indicator at a fourth location upon detecting liftoff of the gesture.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in mobile devices, tablets, and other touch screen devices to improve text selection and editing capabilities. - It can enhance user experience in applications that involve text input and manipulation, such as note-taking apps, word processors, and messaging platforms.
Problems Solved: - Simplifies the process of selecting and editing text on touch screen devices. - Provides a more intuitive and efficient way to interact with text on mobile devices.
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience with text selection and editing. - Improved productivity and efficiency in text-related tasks on touch screen devices.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be implemented in various mobile applications, productivity tools, and communication platforms to enhance text selection and editing features, ultimately improving user satisfaction and engagement.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method compare to traditional text selection techniques on touch screen devices? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology across different types of touch screen devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure generally relates to selecting text. An example method includes displaying, a focus indicator at a first location; while displaying the focus indicator, detecting a gesture at a first touch location that corresponds to the focus indicator; while detecting the gesture, detecting movement of the gesture to a second touch location; in response to detecting movement of the gesture to the second touch location: in accordance with a determination that the second touch location is in a first direction, moving the focus indicator to a second indicator location; in accordance with a determination that the second touch location is in a second direction, moving the focus indicator to a third location; while the focus indicator is at a fourth location, detecting liftoff of the gesture; and in response to detecting the liftoff, maintaining display of the focus indicator at the fourth location.
