Proximity detector in handheld device
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1. A method for initiating floating controls on an electronic device, the method comprising:
- detecting the presence of an object above and spaced away from a surface of the electronic device; and
displaying a particular graphical user interface element on a display of the electronic device when the object is detected above the surface of the electronic device.
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Abstract
Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.
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39 Claims
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1. A method for initiating floating controls on an electronic device, the method comprising:
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detecting the presence of an object above and spaced away from a surface of the electronic device; and
displaying a particular graphical user interface element on a display of the electronic device when the object is detected above the surface of the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A user interface method, comprising:
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detecting an object in space;
determining a user interface mode when an object is detected in space; and
displaying and enabling one or more GUI elements based on the user interface mode; and
- View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for scrolling through media items, the method comprising:
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displaying a plurality of media items at a surface;
detecting an object spaced away from the surface and over at least one of the media items that are displayed;
activating a virtual scroll wheel when the object is detected over the displayed media items;
detecting a touch on the surface and over the virtual scroll wheel;
determining if a touch event is performed on the surface and over the virtual scroll wheel; and
scrolling through the group of media items when a scrolling touch event is performed. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A computer implemented method, comprising:
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presenting graphical information on a display having a display surface;
detecting an object in space above display surface and over the display;
expanding an area of the graphical information proximate the location of the object when the object is detected in space above display surface and over the display. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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