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Method and apparatus for providing context menus on a pen-based device

  • US 6,664,991 B1
  • Filed: 04/27/2000
  • Issued: 12/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of generating a user interface on a stylus-based computing device having a display and a stylus for providing input through the display, the method comprising:

  • displaying a list of entries to the user;

    receiving input from the user;

    displaying a full record for a displayed entry if the input is a single tap on the entry;

    if the input is over an entry, determining if the input forms a context menu gesture by determining if the stylus remains in a context area over a first time period;

    if the input is away from an entry, determining if the input forms a context menu gesture by determining if the stylus remains in a second contact area over a second time period, the second time period being different than the first time period; and

    displaying a context menu if the input forms a context menu gesture.

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