Patent ID: 7619616
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: C03C,G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for adjusting a displayed control, comprising the steps of: (1) receiving an input upon a display surface of a display device at a location corresponding to the displayed control; (2) determining an amount of pressure applied by the input; (3) responsive to a first amount of pressure, the displayed control responding in a first manner; and (4) responsive to a second greater amount of pressure, the displayed control responding in a second manner, wherein the second manner is different than the first manner, wherein step (1) comprises receiving the input upon the display surface at a location corresponding to a resize handle associated with an object, and wherein step (3) comprises resizing the object in a smooth manner in response to the first amount of pressure, and wherein step (4) comprises resizing the object in a constrained manner in response to the second amount of pressure.