摘要 |
<p>A method for gesture-based control of a portable, electronic device (1) with a touchscreen (2). Novel gestures are introduced which are compatible with conventional touchscreen gestures and can be used simultaneously. Contrary to custom, the user holds the finger (101) or any other input object in a steady manner and moves, displaces, or rotates the electronic device (1) below the unmoved finger (101) or input object. In one embodiment, the user moves a smartphone (1) or a smartwatch toward or away from the unmoved finger (101) to establish or terminate contact with the touchscreen (2). In another embodiment, the user drags or rotates the smartphone (1) below the unmoved finger (101). An acceleration sensor and/or a gyroscope are used for capturing the movements of the electronic device (1).</p> |