Multipoint, virtual control, and force based touch screen applications
First Claim
1. A method for controlling a function using a virtual control image on a touch screen comprising the steps of;
- providing a display on said screen of a virtual control image;
touching said image in such as manner as to effect a change in a control state or position;
communicating said change to a computer controlling a function, andchanging said image to reflect the new state or position of said controlled function.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided providing a touch screen having multipoint sensing and/or force based sensing and feedback capability useful in many applications which extend beyond traditional computer applications. The touch screen can be located in many non-traditional locations as well, such as desks, tables, walls, vehicles, and the like. The apparatus may be used by a single user, or multiple users, employing fingers, hands, feet and other body portions, if desired or practical. Related applications for virtual image or physical control applications are also disclosed
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3 Claims
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1. A method for controlling a function using a virtual control image on a touch screen comprising the steps of;
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providing a display on said screen of a virtual control image; touching said image in such as manner as to effect a change in a control state or position; communicating said change to a computer controlling a function, and changing said image to reflect the new state or position of said controlled function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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