Methods and systems for processing touch inputs are disclosed. The invention in one respect includes reading data from a multipoint sensing device such as a multipoint touch screen where the data pertains to touch input with respect to the multipoint sensing device, and identifying at least one multipoint gesture based on the data from the multipoint sensing device.

Gestures for touch sensitive input devices

Newness and distinctiveness is claimed in the features of ornamentation as shown inside the broken line circle in the accompanying representation.

Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface

An intelligent automated assistant system engages with the user in an integrated, conversational manner using natural language dialog, and invokes external services when appropriate to obtain information or perform various actions. The system can be implemented using any of a number of different platforms, such as the web, email, smartphone, and the like, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the system is based on sets of interrelated domains and tasks, and employs additional functionally powered by external services with which the system can interact.

Intelligent Automated Assistant

A user interface method is disclosed. The method includes detecting a touch and then determining a user interface mode when a touch is detected. The method further includes activating one or more GUI elements based on the user interface mode and in response to the detected touch.

Mode-based graphical user interfaces for touch sensitive input devices

Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.

Proximity detector in handheld device

Systems and methods provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom, which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from larger or small collections. The system (200) includes a system controller (228) for storing and displaying entertainment system data and to control a wide variety of features associated with each of the system components.

A control framework with a zoomable graphical user interface for organizing, selecting and launching media items

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses hand tremor as an input. One or more sensors within the handheld device detect a user's hand tremor and identify the user based on the detected tremor.

Methods and devices for identifying users based on tremor

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a free space pointing device (400) and methods for free space pointing which provide accurate translation of movement of the free space pointing device (400) into user interface commands, e.g., cursor movement. Accordingly, to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a free space pointing device (400) includes a plurality of accelerometers (502, 504, 506).

User interface devices and methods employing accelerometers

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Systems and methods for resolution consistent semantic zooming

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

Daniel S. Simpkins

Papers

A control framework with a zoomable graphical user interface for organizing, selecting and launching media items

Methods and devices for identifying users based on tremor

User interface devices and methods employing accelerometers

Systems and methods for resolution consistent semantic zooming

3D pointing devices and methods