Imaging device scrolling touch pad with tap points
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1. A method for controlling an electronic imaging device, the method comprising:
- detecting a sweeping motion on a touch pad, and scrolling a feature of said electronic imaging device in response; and
detecting a tap on a predetermined location on said touch pad, and in response selecting one of a plurality of features of said electronic imaging device to be scrolled when a next sweeping motion is detected on said touch pad.
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Abstract
An exemplary method for controlling an electronic imaging device may include detecting a sweeping motion on a touch pad, and scrolling a feature of the electronic imaging device in response. The method may also include detecting a tap on a predetermined location on the touch pad, and in response selecting one of a plurality of features of the electronic imaging device to be scrolled when a next sweeping motion is detected on the touch pad.
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1. A method for controlling an electronic imaging device, the method comprising:
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detecting a sweeping motion on a touch pad, and scrolling a feature of said electronic imaging device in response; and
detecting a tap on a predetermined location on said touch pad, and in response selecting one of a plurality of features of said electronic imaging device to be scrolled when a next sweeping motion is detected on said touch pad. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A user interface for an electronic imaging device comprising:
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a touch pad having at least one tap location defined thereon; and
a control system adapted to detect sweeping motions against said touch pad and in response to manipulate a feature of said electronic imaging device associated with said touch pad, said control system further adapted to detect a tap against said at least one tap location and in response to associate a different feature of said electronic imaging device with said touch pad. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An electronic imaging device, comprising:
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means for entering input to control a function of said electronic imaging device; and
means for associating a different function of said electronic imaging device with said means for entering input, wherein said means for associating is contained within said means for entering input.
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