Assisting user interface element use
First Claim
1. In a computer system having a graphical user interface including a touch-sensitive display, a method of controlling the display of a user interface element on the touch-sensitive display, comprising:
- (a) displaying a user interface element on the touch-sensitive display in a topmost position;
(b) determining that the user interface element has been shifted from the topmost position; and
(c) adjusting the display of the user interface element in response to the shift.
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Abstract
Methods of controlling the display and use of a UI element are disclosed. In an embodiment, the UI element may configured so that it initially maintains a topmost position but eventually allows other applications to assume the topmost position. In an embodiment, the display of the UI element may be adjusted in response to an input so that the UI element is not visible on the display. In an embodiment, the use of the UI element may allow for seamless dragging of the UI element even if the user inadvertently fails to make consistent contact with the touch-sensitive display while dragging the UI element.
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20 Claims
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1. In a computer system having a graphical user interface including a touch-sensitive display, a method of controlling the display of a user interface element on the touch-sensitive display, comprising:
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(a) displaying a user interface element on the touch-sensitive display in a topmost position;
(b) determining that the user interface element has been shifted from the topmost position; and
(c) adjusting the display of the user interface element in response to the shift. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. In a computer system having a graphical user interface including a touch-sensitive display, a method of controlling the display of a user interface element on the touch-sensitive display, comprising:
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(a) displaying a user interface element on the touch-sensitive display;
(b) receiving an input from a user; and
(c) adjusting the visibility of the user interface element in response to the input. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. In a computer coupled to a touch-sensitive display, a method for receiving input on the touch sensitive display, comprising:
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(a) receiving a first drag input;
(b) receiving a second drag input;
(c) determining that the first and second drag input are intended to be a continuous drag input; and
(d) treating the first and second drag input as a single drag input. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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