Touchpad diagonal scrolling
DCFirst Claim
1. A method for providing diagonal scrolling on a touchpad of a device, the method comprising:
- determining if at least one finger is in contact with the touchpad;
entering a diagonal scroll mode if more than one finger is in contact with the touchpad, andscrolling diagonally in the diagonal scroll mode within the touchpad of the device in the direction of the more than one simultaneous finger contact.
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Abstract
A method and system for providing diagonal scrolling on a touchpad of a device is disclosed. The method and system comprises determining if at least one finger is in contact with the touchpad, and entering a diagonal scroll mode if more than one finger is in contact with the touchpad. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows the user to initiate a diagonal scroll at any location on a touchpad by using two fingers, thereby greatly enhancing the functions of the touchpad and allowing the user to manipulate computer programs from the touchpad much more efficiently and easily. The present invention supports diagonal scrolling on a touchpad and does not require a precise location for vertical or horizontal scrolling, since the entire touchpad area/surface can be used.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for providing diagonal scrolling on a touchpad of a device, the method comprising:
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determining if at least one finger is in contact with the touchpad; entering a diagonal scroll mode if more than one finger is in contact with the touchpad, and scrolling diagonally in the diagonal scroll mode within the touchpad of the device in the direction of the more than one simultaneous finger contact. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer readable medium containing program instructions for providing diagonal scrolling on a touchpad of a device, the program instructions for:
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determining if at least one finger is in contact with the touchpad; entering a diagonal scroll mode if more than one finger is in contact with the touchpad, and scrolling diagonally in the diagonal scroll mode within the touchpad of the device in the direction of the more than one simultaneous finger contact. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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