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Speed/positional mode translations

  • US 9,870,137 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2017
  • Issued: 01/16/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for converting from a position control mode to a motion continuation mode on a sensor panel, comprising:

  • entering the position control mode upon detecting a touchdown of one or more initial fingers on the sensor panel, wherein during the position control mode, motion of an operation is presented by a display;

    detecting a touchdown of one or more additional fingers onto the sensor panel while the one or more initial fingers are being moved along the sensor panel;

    entering the motion continuation mode upon the detection of the touchdown of the one or more additional fingers; and

    continuing the motion of the operation being presented by the display during the position control mode in a direction of movement of the one or more initial fingers detected during the touchdown of the one or more additional fingers when the motion continuation mode is entered;

    wherein once the motion continuation mode is entered, the motion of the operation being presented by the display during the position control mode is continued regardless of a position of the at least one finger remaining in contact with the sensor panel.

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