FINGER OCCLUSION AVOIDANCE ON TOUCH DISPLAY DEVICES
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1. A method for avoiding occlusion on a touch screen device, the device comprising a touch-screen input interface, a processor and a display module, the method comprising:
- using the touch-screen input interface to receive a touch input event from a user on a location on the display module, the location being characterized by location coordinates, the touch input event being caused by a touching of the display module;
using the processor to create an information-free zone at the location on the display module, wherein objects within the zone are pushed out of the zone;
using the touch-screen input interface to sense end of the touching of the display module;
in response to the end of the touching of the display module, eliminating the zone by displaying the objects within the eliminated zone, andplacing the cursor within the eliminated zone or the zone.
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Abstract
System and method for creating an information-free zone (“hole”) in the content displayed in the area of the display where the finger touches it. The content previously displayed in the hole is pushed to the sides around the hole and thereby remains visible. This avoids the occlusion of the content and allows the user to place the cursor on the display accurately.
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1. A method for avoiding occlusion on a touch screen device, the device comprising a touch-screen input interface, a processor and a display module, the method comprising:
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using the touch-screen input interface to receive a touch input event from a user on a location on the display module, the location being characterized by location coordinates, the touch input event being caused by a touching of the display module; using the processor to create an information-free zone at the location on the display module, wherein objects within the zone are pushed out of the zone; using the touch-screen input interface to sense end of the touching of the display module; in response to the end of the touching of the display module, eliminating the zone by displaying the objects within the eliminated zone, and placing the cursor within the eliminated zone or the zone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A portable device comprising:
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touch-screen input interface; a processor; and and a display module; wherein the touch-screen input interface is operable to receive a touch input event from a user on a location on the display module, the location being characterized by location coordinates, the touch input event being caused by a touching of the display module; wherein upon receiving a touch input event on the display module, the processor executes instructions for placing a cursor onto the display module, the instructions comprising; creating an information-free zone at the location, wherein objects within the location are pushed out of the zone; in response to the end of the touching of the display module, eliminating the zone by displaying the objects within the eliminated zone; and placing the cursor within the zone or the eliminated zone. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computerized system, comprising:
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touch-screen input interface; a processor; and and a display module; wherein the touch-screen input interface is operable to receive a touch input event from a user on a location on the display module, the location being characterized by location coordinates, the touch input event being caused by a touching of the display module; wherein upon receiving a touch input event on the display module, the processor executes instructions for placing a cursor onto the display module, the instructions comprising; creating an information-free zone at the location, wherein objects within the location are pushed out of the zone; in response to the end of the touching of the display module, eliminating the zone by displaying the objects within the eliminated zone; and placing the cursor within the zone or the eliminated zone. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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