Tri-state gesture-equipped touch screen system, method, and computer program product

• US 10,133,397 B1
• Filed: 03/16/2016
• Issued: 11/20/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Smith Interface Technologies, LLC
• Original Assignee: P4tents1 LLC
• Inventors: Smith, Michael S
• Primary Examiner(s): Xavier, Antonio
• Application Number:
  US15/072,354
• Time in Patent Office: 979 Days
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1643 the display being associated to a digitizer, e.g. laptops that can be used as penpads details related to the relative motion of the display enclosure with respect to the body enclosure, e.g. to move between laptop and tablet PC configuration G06F1/1615
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1647 including at least an additional display G06F1/1692 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2203/04104 Multi-touch detection in digitiser, i.e. details about the simultaneous detection of a plurality of touching locations, e.g. multiple fingers or pen and finger
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2203/04105 Pressure sensors for measuring the pressure or force exerted on the touch surface without providing the touch position
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2203/04808 Several contacts: gestures triggering a specific function, e.g. scrolling, zooming, right-click, when the user establishes several contacts with the surface simultaneously; e.g. using several fingers or a combination of fingers and pen
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/013 Eye tracking input arrangements G06F3/015 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/016 Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/041 Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0412 Digitisers structurally integrated in a display
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0414 using force sensing means to determine a position
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0416 Control or interface arrangements specially adapted for digitisers
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/044 by capacitive means
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/045 using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/048 Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04815 Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04817 using icons graphical or visual programming using iconic symbols G06F8/34
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0482 Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04845 for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04883 for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/04886 by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 9/4843 : by program, e.g. task dispatcher, supervisor, operating system

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.

Claims

1. An apparatus, comprising:

a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and a vibrator 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 pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, in connection with the indicia;

said at least one processor configured to, in response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure 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 pressure signal 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;

said at least one processor configured to, in response to the second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, identify a second state;

said vibrator configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the second state, vibrate the mobile device;

said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the second state, perform another operation;

said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to receive a third pressure signal indicative of a particular pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude;

said at least one processor configured to, in response to the third pressure signal indicative of the particular pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, identify a third state;

said vibrator configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the third state, vibrate the mobile device;

said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the third state, open content associated with the indicia;

said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to receive a slide gesture signal indicative of a slide gesture being applied to the touch screen, after the receipt of the second pressure signal and before the receipt of the third pressure signal;

said at least one processor configured to, in response to the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen, identify a fourth state;

said touch screen configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to, in response to the identification of the fourth state, display at least one menu including a plurality of particular actions;

said touch screen is configured to cooperate with the at least one processor to receive a selection signal indicative of a selection pressure being applied to the touch screen, in connection with at least one of the particular actions; and

said at least one processor configured to, in response to the selection signal, execute the at least one particular action.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the particular actions include at least one user-specific action.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the at least one menu permits user access to the particular actions associated with the application while avoiding launching the application, at least in part.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the indicia includes a web hyperlink, the application includes a web browser application, and the particular actions include an open action and a copy action associated with the application.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the indicia includes a date hyperlink, the application includes a calendar application, and the particular actions include a create action associated with the application.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the indicia includes at least one hyperlinked aspect of a contact, and the particular actions include a first communication type action and a second communication type action.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the indicia includes a physical address hyperlink, the application includes a navigation application, and the particular actions include showing a physical address utilizing the navigation application.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the indicia includes media, the application includes a media application, and the particular actions include a play action associated with the application.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the indicia includes an e-mail, the application includes an e-mail application, and the particular actions include a reply action and a forward action associated with the application.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the indicia includes content-specific indicia associated with the content, and the content associated with the indicia is opened in response to the identification of the third state utilizing the application.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the third pressure signal is a continuation of the second pressure signal.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the second pressure signal and the third pressure signal are part of the same gesture.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the content is opened in an associated application so that a user is capable of scrolling through the content.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the at least one processor is configured to identify the third state, only in response to the third pressure signal indicative of the pressure being applied to the touch screen for an amount of time that is greater than that for which the first magnitude of pressure is required to be applied to the touch screen for the identification of the first state.

15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that, in response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being received for more than a predetermined amount of time, at least one other menu is displayed for displaying operations capable of being performed in connection with the indicia.

16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured such that at least one of:

said touch screen includes a touch interface and a display;

said touch screen is a combination of a touch interface and a display;

said touch screen is on a front face of the mobile device;

said states each include a selection state;

said operation is associated with the first state by a user;

said operation is associated with the first state by a device;

said operation is associated with the first state via system learning;

said another operation is associated with the second state by a user;

said another operation is associated with the second state by a device;

said another operation is associated with the second state via system learning;

said content opening is associated with the third state by a user;

said content opening is associated with the third state by a device;

said content opening is associated with the third state via system learning;

said content opening is displaying the content being opened;

said content opening includes displaying the content being opened;

said menu display is associated with the fourth state by a user;

said menu display is associated with the fourth state by a device;

said menu display is associated with the fourth state via system learning;

said operation and said another operation permit viewing at least a portion of the content;

said operation includes displaying the content associated with the indicia such that scrolling is permitted and the another operation includes at least partly displaying the content associated with the indicia without scrolling;

said operation is performed while the second magnitude of pressure is maintained on the touch screen;

said operation and the another operation serve to display the content differently;

said slide gesture being part of a pinch gesture;

said slide gesture taking the form of a swipe gesture;

said slide gesture including a vertical slide gesture;

each of the first state, the second state, the third state, and the fourth state is a touch state;

each of the first state, the second state, the third state, and the fourth state is a partitioning of a range of measurable pressures exerted upon a surface;

said first state is identified in response to the identification of the first pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the first pressure signal, after a release of the first magnitude of pressure;

said first state is identified in response to the identification of the first pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the first pressure signal without any intermediate input or operation;

said first state is identified in response to the identification of the first pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the first pressure signal with at least one intermediate input or operation;

said second state is identified in response to the identification of the second pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the second pressure signal, after a release of the second magnitude of pressure;

said second state is identified in response to the identification of the second pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the second pressure signal without any intermediate input or operation;

said second state is identified in response to the identification of the second pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the second pressure signal with at least one intermediate input or operation;

said third state is identified in response to the identification of the third pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the third pressure signal, after a release of the corresponding pressure;

said third state is identified in response to the identification of the third pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the third pressure signal without any intermediate input or operation;

said third state is identified in response to the identification of the third pressure signal, by being identified in response to the identification of the third pressure signal with at least one intermediate input or operation;

said first state is capable of being identified in a first usage scenario without the second state being identified, and the second state is identified in a second usage scenario without the first state being identified;

said second state is capable of being identified in a first usage scenario without the first state being identified, and the first state is identified in a second usage scenario without the second state being identified;

said first state is capable of being identified in a first usage scenario without the third state being identified, and the third state is identified in a second usage scenario without the first state being identified;

said third pressure signal is indicative of a third magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude said third pressure signal is indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude;

said indicia includes a user interface control widget;

said indicia includes a selectable graphic;

each pressure results from a touch event;

or

each pressure is in connection with a gesture input.

17. 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, a memory, and a vibrator coupled to the at least one processor, cause the mobile device to:

store a plurality of applications including an application, utilizing the memory;

display indicia, utilizing the touch screen;

when a first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified as ceasing in connection with the indicia, identify a first state, utilizing the at least one processor;

when the first state is identified, perform an operation, utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the touch screen;

when a second pressure signal indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude is identified in connection with the indicia, identify a second state, utilizing the at least one processor;

when the second state is identified, vibrate the mobile device, utilizing the vibrator;

when the second state is identified, perform another operation, utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the touch screen;

when a third pressure signal indicative of a particular pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude is identified in connection with the indicia, identify a third state, utilizing the at least one processor;

when the third state is identified, vibrate the mobile device, utilizing the vibrator;

when the third state is identified, open content associated with the indicia, utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the touch screen;

when a slide gesture signal indicative of a slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified after the identification of the second pressure signal and before the identification of the third pressure signal, identify a fourth state utilizing the at least one processor; and

when the fourth state is identified, display at least one menu including a plurality of particular actions, utilizing the touch screen, such that, when a selection signal indicative of a selection pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with at least one of the particular actions, the at least one particular action is performed, utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the touch screen.

18. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to the particular actions include at least one user-specific action.

19. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the at least one menu permits user access to the particular actions associated with the application while avoiding launching the application, at least in part.

20. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the indicia includes a web hyperlink, the application includes a web browser application, and the particular actions include an open action and a copy action.

21. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that only the first pressure signal is identified for a first gesture;

only the second pressure signal is identified for a second gesture;

only the second pressure signal and the slide gesture signal are identified for a third gesture;

only the second and the third pressure signals are identified for a fourth gesture that is separate from and after the third gesture; and

only the second pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, and the selection signal are identified for a fifth gesture.

22. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the indicia includes at least one hyperlinked aspect of a contact, and the particular actions include a first communication type action and a second communication type action.

23. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the indicia includes a physical address hyperlink, the application includes a navigation application, and the particular actions include showing a physical address utilizing the navigation application.

24. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the indicia includes media, the application includes a media application, and the particular actions include a play action associated with the application.

25. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the indicia includes an e-mail, the application includes an e-mail application, and the particular actions include a reply action and a forward action associated with the application.

26. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the first pressure signal is identified for a first gesture without the second pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, the selection signal, nor the third pressure signal being identified;

the second pressure signal is identified for a second gesture without the first pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, the selection signal, nor the third pressure signal being identified;

the second pressure signal and the slide gesture signal are identified for a third gesture without the first pressure signal, the selection signal, nor the third pressure signal being identified;

the second and the third pressure signals are identified for a fourth gesture, that is separate from and after the third gesture, without the first pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, nor the selection signal being identified; and

the second pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, and the selection signal are identified for a fifth gesture without the first signal nor the third pressure signal being identified.

27. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the indicia includes content-specific indicia associated with the content, and the content associated with the indicia is opened in response to the identification of the third state utilizing the application.

28. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that, for a first gesture, the first state is identified without the second, third, and fourth states being identified;

for a second gesture, the second state is identified without the first, third, and fourth states being identified;

for a third gesture, the third state is identified without the first and fourth states being identified; and

for a fourth gesture, the fourth state is identified without the first and third states being identified.

29. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the fourth state is identified when the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified before the identification of the third pressure signal, by the fourth state being identified when the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified:

without the identification of the third pressure signal for a first gesture that includes the slide gesture but does not include the particular pressure, but with the identification of the third pressure signal for a second gesture that is detected after the first gesture, that includes the particular pressure, and that does not include the slide gesture.

30. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified before the identification of the third pressure signal, by the slide gesture signal being received as a result of a first gesture being detected and the third pressure signal being received as a result of a second gesture being detected that is separate from and subsequent to the first gesture with a gesture cessation therebetween.

31. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the third pressure signal is a continuation of the second pressure signal.

32. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the second pressure signal and the third pressure signal are part of the same gesture.

33. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the fourth pressure signal is a continuation of the second pressure signal.

34. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the second pressure signal and the fourth pressure signal are part of the same gesture.

35. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the content is opened in an associated application so that a user is capable of scrolling through the content.

36. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that the indicia includes a date hyperlink, the application includes a calendar application, and the particular actions include a create action associated with the application.

37. The non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 17, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to operate such that at least one of:

said touch screen includes a touch interface and a display;

said touch screen is a combination of a touch interface and a display;

said touch screen is on a front face of the mobile device;

said touch screen is on a back face of the mobile device;

said memory is part of the computer-readable media;

said memory is separate from the computer-readable media;

said vibrator includes a transducer;

said states each include a selection state;

said operation is associated with the first state by a user;

said operation is associated with the first state by a device;

said operation is associated with the first state via system learning;

said another operation is associated with the second state by a user;

said another operation is associated with the second state by a device;

said another operation is associated with the second state via system learning;

said content opening is associated with the third state by a user;

said content opening is associated with the third state by a device;

said content opening is associated with the third state via system learning;

said content opening is displaying the content being opened;

said content opening includes displaying the content being opened;

said menu display is associated with the fourth state by a user;

said menu display is associated with the fourth state by a device;

said menu display is associated with the fourth state via system learning;

each instance of said identification is carried out by at least one of the at least one processor, or the touch screen;

each instance of said display is carried out by the touch screen;

each instance of said utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the touch screen, includes utilizing the at least one processor;

each instance of said utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the touch screen, includes utilizing touch screen;

each instance of said utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the touch screen, includes utilizing the at least one processor and the touch screen;

said operation and said another operation permit viewing at least a portion of the content;

said operation includes displaying the content associated with the indicia such that scrolling is permitted and the another operation includes at least partly displaying the content associated with the indicia without scrolling;

said operation is performed while the second magnitude of pressure is maintained on the touch screen;

said operation and the another operation are the same;

said operation and the another operation are different;

said operation and the another operation include opening the content;

said operation and the another operation does not include opening the content;

said operation and the another operation serve to display the content differently;

said content includes at least one of;

a message, a web page, navigation information, an appointment, contact information, or media;

said slide gesture being part of a pinch gesture;

said slide gesture taking the form of a swipe gesture;

said slide gesture including a vertical slide gesture;

said after the receipt of the second pressure signal includes immediately after the receipt of the second pressure signal;

said slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia;

said slide gesture signal is identified after the receipt of the second pressure signal by being received after receipt of at least one other pressure signal that is received after the receipt of the second pressure signal;

said before the receipt of the third pressure signal includes immediately before the receipt of the third pressure signal;

said first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia, by being identified on the indicia;

said first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia, by being identified on at least a portion of the indicia;

said second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia, by being identified on the indicia;

said second pressure signal indicative of the second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia, by being identified on at least a portion of the indicia;

said third pressure signal indicative of the particular pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia, by being identified on the indicia;

said third pressure signal indicative of the particular pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified in connection with the indicia, by being identified on at least a portion of the indicia;

said slide gesture signal is identified before the receipt of the third pressure signal by being received before receipt of at least one other pressure signal that is received before the receipt of the second pressure signal;

each of the first state, the second state, the third state, and the fourth state is a touch state;

each of the first state, the second state, the third state, and the fourth state is a surface touch state;

each of the first state, the second state, the third state, and the fourth state is a partitioning of a range of measurable pressures exerted upon a surface;

said particular pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the second magnitude;

said selection pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude;

said selection pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the second magnitude;

said selection pressure being applied to the touch screen is in the form of a touch;

said first state is identified without the second, third, and fourth states being identified in a first usage scenario;

the second state is identified without the first, third, and fourth states being identified in a second usage scenario;

the third state is identified without the first and fourth states being identified in a third usage scenario; and

the fourth state is identified without the first and third states being identified in a fourth usage scenario;

said first magnitude includes a threshold;

said second magnitude includes a threshold;

each instance of said when includes at least one point of time when a pressure magnitude meets the corresponding magnitude;

each instance of said when includes at least one point in time after a pressure magnitude changes to the corresponding magnitude;

each instance of said when includes when a pressure magnitude initially meets the corresponding magnitude;

each instance of said when includes an entire duration when a pressure magnitude meets the corresponding magnitude;

each instance of said when includes only a portion of a duration when a pressure magnitude meets the corresponding magnitude;

each instance of said when includes when a pressure magnitude changes to the corresponding magnitude;

each instance of said when includes after a pressure magnitude changes to the corresponding magnitude;

each instance of said when includes only a portion of a duration;

each instance of said when includes while;

only the first pressure signal is identified for a first gesture;

only the second pressure signal is identified for a second gesture;

only the second and the third pressure signals are identified for a third gesture;

only the second pressure signal and the slide gesture signal are identified for a fourth gesture; and

only the second pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, and the selection signal, are identified for a fifth gesture;

said first state is identified at at least one point of time when the first magnitude of pressure is detected as ceasing;

said first state is identified at at least one point in time after the first magnitude of pressure is detected as ceasing;

said first state is identified when the first magnitude of pressure is initially detected as ceasing;

said first state is identified during an entire duration when the first magnitude of pressure is detected as ceasing;

said first state is identified while the first magnitude of pressure is detected as ceasing;

said first state is identified when the first magnitude of pressure is detected as ceasing insofar at least one other criteria is met;

said first state is identified in response the first magnitude of pressure being detected as ceasing insofar at least one other criteria is met;

said first state is conditionally identified when the first magnitude of pressure is detected as ceasing based at least one other criteria being met;

said first state is conditionally identified when the first magnitude of pressure is detected as ceasing based at least one other pressure-related criteria being met;

said first state is not necessarily identified each time the first magnitude of pressure is detected;

said first state is identified in response to the identification of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen identified as ceasing;

said second state is identified in response to the identification of the second pressure signal;

said second state is identified at at least one point of time when the second magnitude of pressure is detected;

said second state is identified at at least one point in time after the second magnitude of pressure is detected;

said second state is identified when the second magnitude of pressure is initially detected;

said second state is identified during an entire duration when the second magnitude of pressure is detected;

said second state is identified while the second magnitude of pressure is detected;

said second state is identified during only a portion of a duration when the second magnitude of pressure is detected;

said second state is identified after a pressure magnitude changes to the second magnitude of pressure;

said second state is identified when the second magnitude of pressure is detected insofar at least one other criteria is met;

said second state is identified in response the second magnitude of pressure being detected insofar at least one other criteria is met;

said second state is conditionally identified when the second magnitude of pressure is detected based at least one other criteria being met;

said second state is conditionally identified when the second magnitude of pressure is detected based at least one other pressure-related criteria being met;

said second state is not necessarily identified each time the second magnitude of pressure is detected;

said pressure results from at least one of a touch gesture or a press gesture;

said pressure results from a combination of a touch gesture and a press gesture;

said third state is identified at at least one point of time when the particular pressure is detected;

said third state is identified at at least one point in time after the particular pressure is detected;

said third state is identified when the particular pressure is initially detected;

said third state is identified during an entire duration when the particular pressure is detected;

said third state is identified while the particular pressure is detected;

said third state is identified during only a portion of a duration when the particular pressure is detected;

said third state is identified after a pressure magnitude changes to the particular pressure;

said third state is identified when the particular pressure is detected insofar at least one other criteria is met;

said third state is identified in response the particular pressure being detected insofar at least one other criteria is met;

said third state is conditionally identified when the particular pressure is detected based at least one other criteria being met;

said third state is conditionally identified when the particular pressure is detected based at least one other pressure-related criteria being met;

said third state is not necessarily identified each time the particular pressure is detected;

said third state is identified in response to the identification of the third pressure signal;

said fourth state is identified at at least one point of time when the slide gesture is detected;

said fourth state is identified at at least one point in time after the slide gesture is detected;

said fourth state is identified when the slide gesture is initially detected;

said fourth state is identified during an entire duration when the slide gesture is detected;

said fourth state is identified while the slide gesture is detected;

said fourth state is identified during only a portion of a duration when the slide gesture is detected;

said fourth state is identified after a pressure magnitude changes to the slide gesture;

said fourth state is identified when the slide gesture is detected insofar at least one other criteria is met;

said fourth state is identified in response the slide gesture being detected insofar at least one other criteria is met;

said fourth state is conditionally identified when the slide gesture is detected based at least one other criteria being met;

said fourth state is conditionally identified when the slide gesture is detected based at least one other pressure-related criteria being met;

said fourth state is not necessarily identified each time the slide gesture is detected;

said fourth state is identified in response to the identification of the slide gesture signal;

one instance of said fourth state includes identification of the selection signal, and another instance of said fourth state does not include identification of the selection signal;

each instance of said pressure is detected utilizing one or more of a plurality of contact-sensing technologies including a capacitive-based contact sensing technology, a resistive-based contact sensing technology, an optical-based contact sensing technology, or a surface acoustic wave-based contact sensing technology;

each instance of said pressure is detected utilizing a plurality of contact-sensing technologies including at least two of;

a capacitive-based contact sensing technology, a resistive-based contact sensing technology, an optical-based contact sensing technology, or a surface acoustic wave-based contact sensing technology;

each instance of said pressure generates a touch signal that, during a first component of an associated gesture, is not pressure magnitude-dependent, and, during a second component of the associated gesture, is pressure magnitude-dependent;

each instance of said pressure generates a touch signal that, during a first component of an associated gesture, is not pressure magnitude-dependent and thus results in a touch signal, and, during a second component of the associated gesture, is pressure magnitude-dependent and thus results in a pressure signal;

said fourth state is identified when the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified before the identification of the third pressure signal, by said fourth state being identified when the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified, after the identification of the second pressure signal, without the identification of the third pressure signal for a first gesture that does not include the particular pressure, but with the identification of the third pressure signal for a second gesture that is separate from the first gesture and that includes the particular pressure;

said fourth state is identified when the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified before the identification of the third pressure signal, by the fourth state being identified when the slide gesture signal indicative of the slide gesture being applied to the touch screen is identified;

without the identification of the third pressure signal for a first gesture that includes the slide gesture but does not include the particular pressure, but with the identification of the third pressure signal for a second gesture that is detected after the first gesture, that includes the particular pressure, and that does not include the slide gesture;

said indicia includes a hyperlink;

said indicia includes hyperlinked text;

said indicia includes at least a portion of a message;

said indicia includes a user interface control widget;

said indicia includes a selectable graphic;

each pressure results from a touch event;

or

each pressure is in connection with a gesture input.

38. A mobile device, comprising:

a display;

a touch interface;

one or more sensors to detect levels of contacts with the touch interface;

a vibrator;

at least one processor;

memory; and

one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the at least one processor, the one or more programs including instructions for;

storing a plurality of applications including an application, utilizing the memory;

displaying indicia, utilizing the display;

when a first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch interface is identified as ceasing in connection with the indicia, identifying a first state, utilizing the at least one processor;

when the first state is identified, performing an operation, utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the display;

when a second pressure signal indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch interface that is greater than the first magnitude is identified in connection with the indicia after the first pressure signal is identified, identifying a second state, utilizing the at least one processor;

when the second state is identified, vibrating the mobile device, utilizing the vibrator;

when the second state is identified, performing another operation, utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the display;

when a third pressure signal indicative of a pressure being applied to the touch interface that is greater than the first magnitude is identified in connection with the indicia after the second pressure signal is identified, identifying a third state, utilizing the at least one processor;

when the third state is identified, vibrating the mobile device, utilizing the vibrator;

when the third state is identified, opening content associated with the indicia, utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the display;

when a slide gesture signal indicative of a slide gesture being applied to the touch interface is identified after the second pressure signal is identified, identifying a fourth state, utilizing the at least one processor;

when the fourth state is identified, displaying at least one menu including a plurality of particular actions, utilizing the display, such that when a selection signal indicative of a selection pressure being applied to the touch interface is identified in connection with at least one of the particular actions, the at least one particular action is performed, utilizing at least one of the at least one processor or the display.

39. The mobile device of claim 38, further including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the mobile device to the particular actions include at least one user-specific action.

40. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the at least one menu permits user access to the particular actions associated with the application while avoiding launching the application, at least in part.

41. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the indicia includes a web hyperlink, the application includes a web browser application, and the particular actions include an open action and a copy action.

42. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that only the first pressure signal is identified for a first gesture;

only the second pressure signal is identified for a second gesture;

only the second pressure signal and the slide gesture signal are identified for a third gesture;

only the second and the third pressure signals are identified for a fourth gesture that is separate from and after the third gesture; and

only the second pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, and the selection signal are identified for a fifth gesture.

43. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the indicia includes at least one hyperlinked aspect of a contact, and the particular actions include a first communication type action and a second communication type action.

44. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the indicia includes a physical address hyperlink, the application includes a navigation application, and the particular actions include showing a physical address utilizing the navigation application.

45. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the indicia includes media, the application includes a media application, and the particular actions include a play action associated with the application.

46. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the indicia includes an e-mail, the application includes an e-mail application, and the particular actions include a reply action and a forward action associated with the application.

47. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the first pressure signal is identified for a first gesture without the second pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, the selection signal, nor the third pressure signal being identified;

the second pressure signal is identified for a second gesture without the first pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, the selection signal, nor the third pressure signal being identified;

the second pressure signal and the slide gesture signal are identified for a third gesture without the first pressure signal, the selection signal, nor the third pressure signal being identified;

the second and the third pressure signals are identified for a fourth gesture, that is separate from and after the third gesture, without the first pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, nor the selection signal being identified; and

the second pressure signal, the slide gesture signal, and the selection signal are identified for a fifth gesture without the first signal nor the third pressure signal being identified.

48. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the indicia includes content-specific indicia associated with the content, and the content associated with the indicia is opened in response to the identification of the third state utilizing the application.

49. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that, for a first gesture, the first state is identified without the second, third, and fourth states being identified;

for a second gesture, the second state is identified without the first, third, and fourth states being identified;

for a third gesture, the third state is identified without the first and fourth states being identified; and

for a fourth gesture, the fourth state is identified without the first and third states being identified.

50. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the third pressure signal is a continuation of the second pressure signal.

51. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the second pressure signal and the third pressure signal are part of the same gesture.

52. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the slide gesture signal is a continuation of the second pressure signal.

53. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the second pressure signal and the slide gesture signal are part of the same gesture.

54. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the content is opened in an associated application so that a user is capable of scrolling through the content.

55. The mobile device of claim 38, wherein the mobile device is configured such that the indicia includes a date hyperlink, the application includes a calendar application, and the particular actions include a create action associated with the application.