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SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MULTI-TOUCH INTERACTION WITH VIRTUAL OBJECTS

  • US 20120274585A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2012
  • Published: 11/01/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of enabling user interaction with virtual objects in a virtual world using a touchscreen device having a display, comprising:

  • detecting a touch input received from the touchscreen device, the touch input being detected within or across a region of the display on the touchscreen device;

    determining that the touch input exceeds a predetermined threshold;

    determining whether the touch input is of a single touch or multi-touch type based on a number of contacts detected in the touch input; and

    if the touch input is of multi-touch type, interpreting the touch input as a multi-touch attract or repel command with respect to a virtual object displayed on the display, and visibly moving or changing the virtual object on the display in response to the multi-touch attract or repel command.

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