Patent ID: 8660978
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computing device, comprising: a display surface; plural input mechanisms for providing input events associated with an input action, including: an interpretation and behavior selection module (IBSM) for receiving the input events; wherein the IBSM is configured to apply multiple factors to assess a level of confidence that at least part of the input action represents an unintentional contact with the display surface of the computing device; wherein the IBSM is configured to determine pen orientation information which indicates an orientation at which the pen device is held in the hand during a touch input event concurrent with at least one input event other than the touch input event, wherein the pen orientation information comprises one of the multiple factors; the IBSM being configured to apply at least one behavior to counteract effects of the unintentional contact, when the unintentional contact has been assessed.