METHOD FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE OF TOUCH SCREENS
First Claim
1. A method of controlling a touch screen display used as an input device by a user, the method comprising:
- displaying a touch screen element on the touch screen at a first location; and
relocating the touch screen element so that the touch screen element is displayed at a second location on the touch screen.
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Abstract
In an embodiment, a signature area and virtual keypad, among other display elements, are displayed in more than one location on a touch screen display. As a result, wear and tear may be strategically distributed evenly across the touch screen, instead of isolated to fixed locations, thus increasing the touch screen'"'"'s useful lifetime. Display degradation is detected in a novel embodiment from physical parameters that are conventionally used for the touch screen'"'"'s touch sensitivity. By detecting the display degradation according to display location, display elements can be strategically located to enhance the life of the touch screen.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of controlling a touch screen display used as an input device by a user, the method comprising:
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displaying a touch screen element on the touch screen at a first location; and relocating the touch screen element so that the touch screen element is displayed at a second location on the touch screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A touch screen display device used as an input device by a user, comprising:
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a touch screen; and logic to display a touch screen element on the touch screen at a first location during a display time, and alter the display time, relocate the touch screen element so that the touch screen element is displayed at a second location on the touch screen. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. An article comprising a storage medium, the storage medium having stored instructions, that, when executed by a machine result in:
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displaying a touch screen display element on the touch screen at a first location, wherein the touch screen display element is touch responsive; and relocating the touch screen display element so that the touch screen display element is displayed at a second location on the touch screen. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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