Virtual pointing device for touchscreens
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1. A method for directing a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, to create a virtual pointing device, comprising the steps of:
- (a) displaying a non-activated virtual pointing device on the touchscreen, said non-activated virtual pointing device being a translucent, shaded area on the touchscreen, whereby objects and text can be seen through the shaded area;
(b) in response to detecting at least one finger placed on the virtual pointing device, activating the virtual pointing device by bringing the virtual pointing device out of hibernation, such that reactivating the virtual pointing device causes a command to be executed, said virtual pointing device being reactivated in response to a detection of a removal and then replacement of said at least one finger; and
(c) moving the virtual pointing device in accordance with movement of the at least one finger, such that the virtual pointing device is positioned under the finger.
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Abstract
A method, memory, and apparatus, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, for creating a virtual pointing device. The method includes the steps of displaying a non-activated virtual pointing device on the touchscreen, in response to detecting at least one finger placed on the virtual pointing device, activating the virtual pointing device, and moving the virtual pointing device in accordance with movement of the at least one finger.
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1. A method for directing a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, to create a virtual pointing device, comprising the steps of:
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(a) displaying a non-activated virtual pointing device on the touchscreen, said non-activated virtual pointing device being a translucent, shaded area on the touchscreen, whereby objects and text can be seen through the shaded area; (b) in response to detecting at least one finger placed on the virtual pointing device, activating the virtual pointing device by bringing the virtual pointing device out of hibernation, such that reactivating the virtual pointing device causes a command to be executed, said virtual pointing device being reactivated in response to a detection of a removal and then replacement of said at least one finger; and (c) moving the virtual pointing device in accordance with movement of the at least one finger, such that the virtual pointing device is positioned under the finger. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, for creating a virtual pointing device comprising:
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(a) means for displaying a non-activated virtual pointing device on the touchscreen said non-activated virtual pointing device being a translucent, shaded area on the touchscreen, whereby objects and text can be seen through the shaded area; (b) in response to detecting at least one finger placed on the virtual pointing device, means for activating the virtual pointing device by bringing the virtual pointing device out of hibernation, such that reactivating the virtual pointing device causes a command to be executed, said virtual pointing device being reactivated in response to a detection of a removal and then replacement of said at least one finger, said virtual pointing device being reactivated in response to a detection of a removal and then replacement of said at least one finger; and (c) means for moving the virtual pointing device in accordance with movement of the at least one finger in response to moving the finger along the touchscreen, such that the virtual pointing device is positioned under the finger. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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