USER INTERFACE GESTURES
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1. A method for mapping gestures performed on a multi-touch surface to graphical user interface commands, the method comprising generating a pan command in response to whole hand translation.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, multi-touch surface. Identification and classification of intuitive hand configurations and motions enables unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting into a versatile, ergonomic computer input device.
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- 1. A method for mapping gestures performed on a multi-touch surface to graphical user interface commands, the method comprising generating a pan command in response to whole hand translation.
- 9. A method for mapping gestures performed on a multi-touch surface to graphical user interface commands, the method comprising generating a rotate command in response to hand rotation.
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15. A method for mapping gestures performed on a multi-touch surface to graphical user interface commands, the method comprising generating a zoom command in response to hand scaling by uniformly flexing or extending fingers.
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