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Method and apparatus for text selection

  • US 9,354,805 B2
  • Filed: 04/30/2012
  • Issued: 05/31/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • displaying a content selection icon on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device;

    detecting touch input at a touch location on the touch-sensitive display operable to select a content selection function associated with the content selection icon;

    modifying the displayed content selection icon to display a touch portion at a location on the touch-sensitive display corresponding to said detected touch location and a content selection portion operatively coupled to, but spatially separated from, the touch portion;

    detecting a subsequent touch input representing a drag of the content selection icon and further modifying the displayed content selection icon to include a neck portion extending between the touch portion and the content selection portion;

    moving entire contents displayed on the touch-sensitive display away from the touch location so that a context in close proximity to the content selection icon is not obscured by a touch input object; and

    displaying an animation showing the neck portion extending between the touch portion and the content selection portion as the entire contents move away.

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