Method, apparatus, and memory for creating at least two virtual pointing devices
First Claim
1. A method for directing a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, to create at least two virtual pointing devices, comprising the steps of:
- (a) detecting at least two hands placed on the touchscreen;
(b) determining if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand based on the shape of each hand;
(c) if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand, creating a virtual pointing device under at least a portion of each hand in accordance with the pre-defined characteristics; and
(d) if pre-defined characteristics do not exist for at least one of the hands, creating a generic virtual pointing device under at least a portion of the hand.
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Abstract
A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture directing a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, to create at least two virtual pointing devices. The method includes the steps of detecting at least two hands placed on the touchscreen, determining if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand based on the shape of each hand, if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand, creating a virtual pointing device under at least a portion of each hand in accordance with the pre-defined characteristics, and if pre-defined characteristics do not exist for at least one of the hands, creating a generic virtual pointing device under at least a portion of the hand or a unique pointing device.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for directing a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, to create at least two virtual pointing devices, comprising the steps of:
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(a) detecting at least two hands placed on the touchscreen; (b) determining if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand based on the shape of each hand; (c) if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand, creating a virtual pointing device under at least a portion of each hand in accordance with the pre-defined characteristics; and (d) if pre-defined characteristics do not exist for at least one of the hands, creating a generic virtual pointing device under at least a portion of the hand. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for directing a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, to create at least two virtual pointing devices, comprising the steps of:
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(a) detecting at least two hands placed on the touchscreen; (b) determining if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand based on the shape of each hand; (c) if pre-defined characteristics exist for each one of the hands, creating a virtual pointing device under at least a portion of each hand in accordance with the pre-defined characteristics; and (d) if pre-defined characteristics do not exist for at least one of the hands, creating a customized pointing device under at least a portion of the hand. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, for creating at least two virtual pointing devices, comprising:
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(a) means for detecting at least two hands placed on the touchscreen; (b) means for determining if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand based on the shape of each hand; (c) if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand, means for creating a virtual pointing device under at least a portion of each hand in accordance with the pre-defined characteristics; and (d) if pre-defined characteristics do not exist for at least one of the hands, means for creating a generic virtual pointing device under at least a portion of the hand.
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12. A computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, for creating at least two virtual pointing devices, comprising:
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(a) means for detecting at least two hands placed on the touchscreen; (b) means for determining if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand based on the shape of each hand; (c) if pre-defined characteristics exist for each hand, means for creating a virtual pointing device under at least a portion of each hand in accordance with the pre-defined characteristics; and (d) if pre-defined characteristics do not exist for at least one of the hands, means for creating a unique virtual pointing device under the hand.
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