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Detecting and interpreting real-world and security gestures on touch and hover sensitive devices

  • US 7,877,707 B2
  • Filed: 06/13/2007
  • Issued: 01/25/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for receiving a grouping gesture formed on or about a sensor panel, comprising:

  • detecting a plurality of images at the sensor panel generated from a hand changing from a palm-down, outstretched shape to a clenched shape, each of the plurality of images comprising multiple hand contact points;

    determining that the plurality of images are arranged in space and time in a pattern and sequence corresponding to a predetermined grasp everything gesture;

    determining a circumferential boundary from at least one of the plurality of images, wherein the circumferential boundary circumscribes the multiple hand contact points as a group;

    associating the grasp everything gesture with user interface (UI) elements within the circumferential boundary; and

    performing a grouping action in accordance with the UI elements within the circumferential boundary.

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