Apple inc. (20240201842). DEVICES, METHODS, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR PROVIDING MULTITOUCH INPUTS AND HARDWARE-BASED FEATURES USING A SINGLE TOUCH INPUT simplified abstract
DEVICES, METHODS, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR PROVIDING MULTITOUCH INPUTS AND HARDWARE-BASED FEATURES USING A SINGLE TOUCH INPUT
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Inventor(s)
Eric T. Seymour of Sonoma CA (US)
Christopher B. Fleizach of Gilroy CA (US)
DEVICES, METHODS, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR PROVIDING MULTITOUCH INPUTS AND HARDWARE-BASED FEATURES USING A SINGLE TOUCH INPUT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201842 titled 'DEVICES, METHODS, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR PROVIDING MULTITOUCH INPUTS AND HARDWARE-BASED FEATURES USING A SINGLE TOUCH INPUT
Simplified Explanation: An electronic device with a display and touch-sensitive surface replaces visual indicators with menus when touched in specific locations.
- The device displays a visual indicator on the screen.
- When a single touch input is detected on the corresponding location, the visual indicator is replaced with a menu.
- The menu includes a virtual touches selection icon.
- Selecting the icon displays a menu of virtual multitouch contacts.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Replacement of visual indicators with menus based on touch input.
- Inclusion of virtual touches selection icon in the menu.
- Display of virtual multitouch contacts menu upon selection.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in interactive displays, digital signage, and touchscreen devices for enhanced user interaction.
Problems Solved: This technology simplifies user interaction by replacing visual indicators with interactive menus based on touch input.
Benefits:
- Improved user experience with intuitive menu navigation.
- Enhanced functionality of touch-sensitive devices.
- Streamlined interaction with electronic displays.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include interactive kiosks, digital advertising displays, and interactive educational tools.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on touch-sensitive interfaces and interactive display systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in touch-sensitive technology, interactive displays, and user interface design for potential improvements in this innovation.
Questions about Touch-Sensitive Display Technology: 1. How does this technology improve user interaction with electronic devices? 2. What are the key features that set this innovation apart from existing touch-sensitive display technologies?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface displays, on the display, a first visual indicator. the electronic device receives a first single touch input on the touch-sensitive surface at a location that corresponds to the first visual indicator; and, in response to detecting the first single touch input on the touch-sensitive surface at a location that corresponds to the first visual indicator, replaces display of the first visual indicator with display of a first menu. the first menu includes a virtual touches selection icon. in response to detecting selection of the virtual touches selection icon, the electronic device displays a menu of virtual multitouch contacts.
