Computing Device Canvas Invocation And Dismissal

摘要

A canvas (e.g., a digital page or sheet of paper) on which a user can input data is displayed on a display device of a computing device in response to the canvas being invoked. The canvas can be invoked in different manners, such as by the user activating a switch or button at an “eraser” end of a stylus that mimics a pen/pencil configuration. The user can input any digital data such as notes, drawings, and so forth on the canvas that he or she desires. In response to the canvas being dismissed (e.g., by the user again activating a switch or button at an “eraser” end of a stylus that mimics a pen/pencil configuration), display of the canvas ceases. The digital data input by the user is saved or otherwise processed by the computing device.

主权项

1. A computing device comprising:
an input module implemented at least partially in hardware, configured to receive input to the computing device; one or more modules configured to perform operations including:
determining, in response to removal of a cap from a first end of a stylus, that a canvas has been invoked;displaying the canvas in response to determining that the canvas has been invoked;displaying based on user input while the canvas is displayed, digital markings on the canvas;determining that the canvas has been dismissed; andceasing, in response to determining that the canvas has been dismissed, displaying the canvas.