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VIRTUAL INPUT DEVICES CREATED BY TOUCH INPUT

  • US 20100302155A1
  • Filed: 05/28/2009
  • Published: 12/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for creating a virtual input device on a touch input device, comprising:

  • determining when a portion of a hand is detected by the touch input device;

    wherein a portion of the hand includes at least a detected finger and a detected palm of the hand;

    automatically determining a size of the hand that is placed on the touch surface;

    creating the virtual input device that is sized based on the determined size of the hand;

    wherein an inner area of the virtual input device is sized to contain at least the fingers of the hand;

    displaying a graphical representation of the virtual input device;

    wherein a majority of the virtual input device is displayed beneath the hand; and

    receiving user input from the virtual input device through an interaction with the hand and the virtual input device;

    wherein a position of the display of the virtual input device moves in response to a movement of the hand.

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