METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR FACILITATING DATA ENTRY USING AN OFFSET CONNECTION ELEMENT
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- detecting a tactile input from a user at a first location on a touch sensitive input device;
causing a display of a cursor at the first location on the touch sensitive input device;
receiving an indication of a movement of the tactile input in a first direction to a second location on the touch sensitive input device;
causing, in response, a display of a connection element on the touch sensitive input device that extends at least partially between the first location and the second location; and
enabling the user to manipulate the display of the cursor through manipulation of the connection element.
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Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for facilitating data entry into an electronic device via a touchscreen. As a user touches the touchscreen at a first location, a cursor may be displayed at that location. Because the cursor, as well as various items displayed on the touchscreen, are likely now obscured by the instrument used to touch the touchscreen, the user may sweep his or her finger away from the first location, at which point a pointer, or similar connection element, may be displayed between the cursor, which is maintained at the first location, and the second, new location of the instrument. The user may unlock the connection element and cursor, causing the connection element, and by extension the cursor, to begin moving with the instrument. The user may then move the cursor to its desired location by movement of the offset connection element.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting a tactile input from a user at a first location on a touch sensitive input device; causing a display of a cursor at the first location on the touch sensitive input device; receiving an indication of a movement of the tactile input in a first direction to a second location on the touch sensitive input device; causing, in response, a display of a connection element on the touch sensitive input device that extends at least partially between the first location and the second location; and enabling the user to manipulate the display of the cursor through manipulation of the connection element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus comprising:
a processor configured to; detect a tactile input from a user at a first location on a touch sensitive input device; cause a display of a cursor at the first location on the touch sensitive input device; receive an indication of a movement of the tactile input in a first direction to a second location on the touch sensitive input device; cause, in response, a display of a connection element on the touch sensitive input device that extends at least partially between the first location and the second location; and enable the user to manipulate the display of the cursor through manipulation of the connection element. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer program product comprising at least one computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code portions stored therein, the computer-readable program code portions comprising:
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a first executable portion for detecting a tactile input from a user at a first location on a touch sensitive input device; a second executable portion for causing a display of a cursor at the first location on the touch sensitive input device; a third executable portion for receiving an indication of a movement of the tactile input in a first direction to a second location on the touch sensitive input device; a fourth executable portion for causing, in response, a display of a connection element on the touch sensitive input device that extends at least partially between the first location and the second location; and a fifth executable portion for enabling the user to manipulate the display of the cursor through manipulation of the connection element. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus comprising:
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means for detecting a tactile input from a user at a first location on a touch sensitive input device; means for causing a display of a cursor at the first location on the touch sensitive input device; means for receiving an indication of a movement of the tactile input in a first direction to a second location on the touch sensitive input device; means for causing, in response, a display of a connection element on the touch sensitive input device that extends at least partially between the first location and the second location; and means for enabling the user to manipulate the display of the cursor through manipulation of the connection element. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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