Apple inc. (20240310999). TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING TEXT simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING TEXT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING TEXT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about the Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
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 20240310999 titled 'TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING TEXT
Simplified Explanation
The 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 different location based on the direction of the movement.
- Maintain display of the focus indicator at the final location when the gesture is lifted off.
Key Features and Innovation
- Use of gestures to select text on a touch screen device.
- Dynamic movement of the focus indicator based on gesture direction.
- Liftoff detection to finalize text selection.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in mobile devices, tablets, and other touch screen devices for text selection and editing.
Problems Solved
Simplifies the process of selecting and editing text on touch screen devices. Enhances user experience by providing a more intuitive way to interact with text.
Benefits
Improved efficiency in text selection and editing. Enhanced user experience on touch screen devices. Smoother and more intuitive text manipulation.
Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include mobile devices, tablets, e-readers, and any touch screen device that involves text input and editing.
Questions about the Technology
How does this technology improve user experience on touch screen devices?
This technology enhances user experience by providing a more intuitive and efficient way to select and edit text on touch screen devices.
What are the potential commercial applications of this technology?
The technology can be applied to various touch screen devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and e-readers for text selection and editing purposes.
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.
