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Resolution monitoring when using visual manipulation tools

  • US 20130125039A1
  • Filed: 03/27/2006
  • Published: 05/16/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • performing, by a computer;

    determining a minimum resolution for a visual manipulation tool in a graphical user interface, wherein the minimum resolution is determined dependent on user input received in the graphical user interface of an application in which the visual manipulation tool is used, wherein the visual manipulation tool comprises a selection area displayed over the image, wherein a size of the selection area indicates a portion of the image to be manipulated by the visual manipulation tool;

    monitoring the size of the selection area during usage of the visual manipulation tool; and

    in response to the size of the selection area reaching a minimum size based on the minimum resolution, interrupting the usage of the visual manipulation tool.

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