OPERATING VISUAL USER INTERFACE CONTROLS WITH INK COMMANDS
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1. A processor-based device, comprising:
- a processor; and
a memory having contents that cause the processor to, in response to execution of an operating system by the processor;
cause to be displayed a control operable with mouse and/or keyboard input;
receive ink input proximate to the displayed control;
interpret the received ink input as an ink command; and
operate the displayed control in accordance with the interpreted ink command.
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Abstract
A facility enabling a user to operate visual user interface controls with ink commands is described. The facility causes to be displayed a control operable with mouse input, and receives an ink command directed to the displayed control. In response, the facility operates the displayed control in accordance with the received ink command.
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1. A processor-based device, comprising:
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a processor; and a memory having contents that cause the processor to, in response to execution of an operating system by the processor; cause to be displayed a control operable with mouse and/or keyboard input; receive ink input proximate to the displayed control; interpret the received ink input as an ink command; and operate the displayed control in accordance with the interpreted ink command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer-readable medium having contents configured to cause a computing system to:
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cause to be displayed a control operable with mouse input; receive an ink command directed to the displayed control; and operate the displayed control in accordance with the received ink command.
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20. A method in a computing system, the method comprising:
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receiving ink input at a particular location relative to a display region; based on the received ink input'"'"'s shape and location, interpreting the received ink input as an ink command; and performing the interpreted ink command.
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