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INTUITIVE TOOLS FOR MANIPULATING OBJECTS IN A DISPLAY

  • US 20080059914A1
  • Filed: 11/08/2007
  • Published: 03/06/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method in a computing device for providing tools for manipulating an object on a display device using a pointer, the method comprising:

  • displaying an object on the display device;

    displaying a first set of handles positioned in proximity of the object, the first set including a plurality of handles for manipulating the object;

    determining whether the pointer is over the object for a threshold length of time;

    when it is determined that the pointer is over the object for the threshold length of time, displaying the first set of handles repositioned farther away from the object to provide space for a second set of handles, the second set including a plurality of handles; and

    displaying the second set of handles positioned in proximity of the object for manipulating the object, wherein the manipulating provided by the first set is different from the manipulating provided by the second set and wherein accessibility of the first set and the second set is maintained while the first set and the second set are displayed;

    when a first handle of the first set is selected, performing a manipulation on the object in accord with the first handle; and

    when a second handle of the second set is selected, performing a manipulation on the object in accord with the second handle.

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