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Gesture actions for interface elements

  • US 9,063,563 B1
  • Filed: 09/25/2012
  • Issued: 06/23/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:

  • displaying, via a processor, a user interface element on a user interface of a computing device;

    defining a first region and a second region on the user interface, the first region and the second region overlapping the user interface element;

    detecting an object in contact with the user interface element;

    performing an interface action on the user interface when the object is detected in contact with the first region;

    determining an amount of time the object is detected in contact with the second region;

    displaying a set of options associated with the user interface element when the amount of time exceeds a threshold amount of time, the set of options being displayed adjacent to the user interface element;

    detecting movement of the object in a direction toward the selected option; and

    performing, an element action associated with the selected option.

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