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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2011
Cliff Edwards, Delta, CA;
Cliff Edwards, Delta, CA;
McKesson Financial Holdings, Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
An apparatus is provided that includes a graphic overlay or display for a touch-sensitive surface with which an object comes into contact. The touch-sensitive surface is divided into a plurality of regions each of a number of which is associated with a distinct set of one or more of the plurality of gestures, where the plurality of gestures are associated with a respective plurality of functions of a software application operable by a processor. According to this aspect, the graphic overlay or display visibly depicts the regions and a layout of the regions into which the touch-sensitive surface is divided. The apparatus may further include a touch-feedback interface configured to provide touch feedback indicative of the gesture associated with the respective region within which the touch-feedback interface is disposed.