Programmable tactile touch screen displays and man-machine interfaces for improved vehicle instrumentation and telematics
First Claim
1. A computer implemented method for position control of a graphical element on a touch screen, the method comprising:
- identifying a first location on the touch screen corresponding to a first touch input;
displaying a graphical element at a location separate from the first location;
detecting movement of the first touch input with respect to the touch screen; and
automatically moving the graphical element in response to the detected movement of the first touch input, wherein the graphical element is moved a reduced amount as compared to the movement of the first touch input.
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Abstract
Disclosed are new methods and apparatus particularly suited for applications in a vehicle, to provide a wide range of information, and the safe input of data to a computer controlling the vehicle subsystems or “Telematic” communication using for example GM'"'"'s “ONSTAR” or cellular based data sources. Preferred embodiments utilize new programmable forms of tactile touch screens and displays employing tactile physical selection or adjustment means which utilize direct optical data input. A revolutionary form of dashboard or instrument panel results which is stylistically attractive, lower in cost, customizable by the user, programmable in both the tactile and visual sense, and with the potential of enhancing interior safety and vehicle operation. Non-automotive applications of the invention are also disclosed, for example means for general computer input using touch screens and home automation systems.
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23 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method for position control of a graphical element on a touch screen, the method comprising:
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identifying a first location on the touch screen corresponding to a first touch input; displaying a graphical element at a location separate from the first location; detecting movement of the first touch input with respect to the touch screen; and automatically moving the graphical element in response to the detected movement of the first touch input, wherein the graphical element is moved a reduced amount as compared to the movement of the first touch input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer implemented method of controlling a graphical element on a touch screen, the method comprising:
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displaying a line of text on the touch screen; receiving a touch input on the touch screen at a first location; displaying a slider bar and a cursor on the touch screen in response to the received touch input, the slider bar being displayed proximate to the first location, the cursor being displayed proximate to the line of text; tracing movement of the touch input with respect to the slider bar from the first location to a second location; and moving the cursor along the line of text in response to the traced movement of the touch input with respect to the slider bar, wherein the cursor is moved in reduced proportion to the traced movement of the touch input. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A touch interface for a computer, comprising;
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a touch screen adapted to display a line of text and receive one or more touch inputs; and a control circuit coupled to the touch screen, the control circuit adapted to detect a touch input on the touch screen and identify a first location of the touch input, the control circuit being further adapted to actuate and display a virtual controller at the first location of the touch input and display a cursor proximate to the line of text in response to the actuation of the virtual controller, wherein the virtual controller is operable to control a movement of the cursor along the line of text, wherein the cursor is moved a reduced amount compared to the movement of the virtual controller. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A touch interface for a computer, comprising;
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a touch screen configured to receive one or more concurrent or sequential touch inputs; and a control circuit coupled to the touch screen, the control circuit configured to identify a first location of a first touch input, display a graphical element at a location separate from the first location, detect a change in movement of the first touch input from the first location, and move the graphical element displayed on the touch screen in response to the detected change, wherein the graphical element is moved a reduced amount as compared to the change in movement of the first touch input from the first location. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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