Stylus sensitive device with stylus angle detection functionality
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- an electronic device having a display for displaying content to a user and a stylus detection surface for allowing user input; and
a user interface operable on the electronic device and comprising a stylus angle detection mode, wherein the stylus angle detection mode is configured to perform a first function in response to a first stylus angle of inclination, and to perform one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination;
wherein;
the first function performed at the first stylus angle of inclination is scrolling through pages of paginated content at a first rate;
the one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination includes a second function performed at a second stylus angle greater than the first stylus angle, the second function being scrolling through the pages of the paginated content at a second rate less than the first rate; and
the stylus angle is measured with respect to an axis perpendicular to the display of the electronic device.
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Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for performing functions in electronic devices by changing the angle between a stylus and a stylus detection surface of an electronic device. The stylus and/or device can detect the stylus angle of inclination and any changes in stylus angle. Each uniquely identifiable angle change or combination of angle changes may be associated with a distinct device or stylus function. A greater angle change may result in an accelerated function or a different function entirely. The stylus angle gesture may perform functions on selected content or on one or more UI control features or icons on the device. In other cases, functions can be performed without reference to specific content or control features. The various functions assigned to stylus angle gestures may be performed on an application-specific level or a global device level. An animation can be displayed as the stylus gestures are executed.
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Citations
17 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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an electronic device having a display for displaying content to a user and a stylus detection surface for allowing user input; and a user interface operable on the electronic device and comprising a stylus angle detection mode, wherein the stylus angle detection mode is configured to perform a first function in response to a first stylus angle of inclination, and to perform one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination; wherein; the first function performed at the first stylus angle of inclination is scrolling through pages of paginated content at a first rate; the one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination includes a second function performed at a second stylus angle greater than the first stylus angle, the second function being scrolling through the pages of the paginated content at a second rate less than the first rate; and the stylus angle is measured with respect to an axis perpendicular to the display of the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system, comprising:
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an electronic device having a display for displaying content to a user and a stylus detection surface for allowing user input; and a user interface operable on the electronic device and comprising a stylus angle detection mode, wherein the stylus angle detection mode is configured to perform a first function in response to a first stylus angle of inclination, and to perform one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination; wherein; the first function performed at the first stylus angle of inclination comprises at least one of zooming in or out of a page, adjusting font size, adjusting volume, adjusting screen brightness, and adjusting audio/video playback speed at a first rate; the one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination includes a second function performed at a second stylus angle greater than the first stylus angle, the second function being a corresponding one of zooming in or out of a page, adjusting font size, adjusting volume, adjusting screen brightness, and adjusting audio/video playback speed at a second rate less than the first rate; and the stylus angle is measured with respect to an axis perpendicular to the display of the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A non-transitory computer program product comprising a plurality of instructions encoded thereon that when executed by one or more processors facilitate operation of an electronic device according to the following process, the process comprising:
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determine an angle of inclination between a stylus and a stylus detection surface of the electronic device; perform a first function in response to a first stylus angle of inclination; and perform one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination; wherein; the first function performed at the first stylus angle of inclination is scrolling through pages of paginated content at a first rate; the one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination includes a second function performed at a second stylus angle greater than the first stylus angle, the second function being scrolling through the pages of the paginated content at a second rate less than the first rate; and the stylus angle is measured with respect to an axis perpendicular to a display of the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A non-transitory computer program product comprising a plurality of instructions encoded thereon that when executed by one or more processors facilitate operation of an electronic device according to the following process, the process comprising:
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determine an angle of inclination between a stylus and a stylus detection surface of the electronic device; perform a first function in response to a first stylus angle of inclination; and perform one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination; wherein; the first function performed at the first stylus angle of inclination comprises at least one of zooming in or out of a page, adjusting font size, adjusting volume, adjusting screen brightness, and adjusting audio/video playback speed at a first rate; the one or more subsequent functions in response to one or more subsequent stylus angles of inclination includes a second function performed at a second stylus angle greater than the first stylus angle, the second function being a corresponding one of zooming in or out of a page, adjusting font size, adjusting volume, adjusting screen brightness, and adjusting audio/video playback speed at a second rate less than the first rate; and the stylus angle is measured with respect to an axis perpendicular to a display of the electronic device.
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