AVIONIC TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL SYSTEMS AND PROGRAM PRODUCTS HAVING "NO LOOK" CONTROL SELECTION FEATURE
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1. A method of selecting one of a plurality of buttons on a touchscreen, each button associated with a separate function, the method comprising:
- capturing a movable mask at a position on the touchscreen by touching the mask;
navigating the touchscreen with the mask in search of the one of the plurality of buttons;
generating feedback when the mask is positioned over the one of the plurality of buttons; and
selecting the one of the plurality of buttons to activate the specific function.
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Abstract
A system and method for selecting one of a plurality of buttons on a touchscreen, each button being associated with a separate function, comprises capturing a movable mask at a predetermined position on the touchscreen by touching the mask, and navigating on the touchscreen with the mask in search of the button. Feedback is generated when the mask is positioned over the button to identify the function, after which the button may be selected to activate the function.
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1. A method of selecting one of a plurality of buttons on a touchscreen, each button associated with a separate function, the method comprising:
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capturing a movable mask at a position on the touchscreen by touching the mask; navigating the touchscreen with the mask in search of the one of the plurality of buttons; generating feedback when the mask is positioned over the one of the plurality of buttons; and selecting the one of the plurality of buttons to activate the specific function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14)
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11. An avionics touchscreen control system, comprising:
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a touchscreen display device; a touch sensor coupled to the display device and configured to detect touch input thereon; a non-visual feedback generator; and a controller coupled to the display device, to the touch sensor, and to the non-visual feedback generator, the controller configured to generate on the display a graphical representation of a first virtual aircraft control and a movable mask; monitor touch-and-drag input of the mask; and move the mask in accordance with the touch-and-drag input, the non-visual feedback generator producing a non-visual indication that the mask is positioned over the first virtual aircraft control. - View Dependent Claims (12, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of selecting a control button on a touchscreen display to activate a control function, the method comprising:
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activating a moveable mask at a home position on the touchscreen display; searching the touchscreen by touching and dragging the mask until it covers the control function; and returning the mask to the home position. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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