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Rendering content around obscuring objects

  • US 9,405,391 B1
  • Filed: 08/26/2013
  • Issued: 08/02/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:

  • displaying content on a touch-sensitive display;

    detecting a touch input on a first area of the touch-sensitive display;

    fitting a shape to the first area;

    determining a second area that encompasses the first area, wherein determining the second area comprises;

    determining a first line at a diagonal to an edge of the touch-sensitive display, wherein the first line is about parallel to an axis of the shape and extends to the edge of the touch-sensitive display, and wherein the first line comprises a first bound to the second area, anddetermining a second line that is about perpendicular to the edge of the touch-sensitive display, wherein the second line extends to the edge of the touch-sensitive display, and wherein the second line comprises a second bound to the second area; and

    redisplaying the content outside the second area of the touch-sensitive display.

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