Abstract: A method of copying content in a computing device includes detecting a gesture of an input tool which selects content to be copied that is displayed on a display of the computing device while the input tool operates within a sensing range of a proximity sensor of the computing device, and automatically copying the selected content to a clipboard in response to detecting removal of the input tool from within the sensing range of the proximity sensor.

Abstract: A visual system architecture tool uses financial system functions represented as building blocks or capability blocks. The capability blocks are placed in proximity to show elements of a particular solution to a system design requirement. The capability blocks may include detailed descriptions of the functions that are accessible graphically and may also include code modules for rapid prototyping of some or all of the system being designed.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for managing custom media overlays for social media applications. Custom media overlays, sometimes referred to as “filters,” “lenses,” or “effects,” can be used to augment a digital image, providing entertainment and increasing engagement in social media applications. In various situations, it may be desirable to reveal a custom media overlay only after an associated event has occurred. Disclosed embodiments allow a custom media overlay to be defined and associated with an event. Prior to the event occurrence, the custom media overlay is only available to a first subset of users. Once the event occurs, the custom media overlay is provided to a second subset of users. In this way, the custom media overlay is concealed from the second subset of users until the event occurs.

Abstract: A method at a first electronic device with a display and an input device includes: displaying a message input area along with a graphical input stream in a first application, where the graphical input stream includes a source of predefined graphical images and a source for a coded character set. The method includes detecting entry of one or more objects from the graphical input stream into the message input area and receiving a user input to transmit the contents of the message input area. In response to receiving the user input to transmit, and in accordance with a determination that the one or more objects includes a predefined graphical image, the method includes forming a merged message comprising the contents of the message input area, including the predefined graphical image, where a merged message is an image, and transmitting the merged message to a recipient or another application.

Abstract: A method of controlling a display of a plurality of objects according to an input related to operation of a mobile terminal is provided. The method includes changing, if an input related to operation of the mobile terminal is received when a layout including a plurality of areas in which a plurality of objects are respectively displayed is displayed, one or more of the plurality of areas corresponding to the input related to the operation of the mobile terminal, and displaying a layout including the changed areas. The input related to the operation of the mobile terminal may be a motion of the mobile terminal, a user's breath, or a gesture. If an input related to operation of the mobile terminal is detected while one of the areas constituting the layout is being touched, the remaining areas except for the touched area are rearranged.

Abstract: A method for providing an automatically reconfigurable input interface includes analyzing input received through an input interface of the computing device, determining a context based on the input; and reconfiguring the input interface to comprise a key based on a domain associated with the context. A computing system for providing automatic reconfiguration of an input interface includes a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to analyze input received through an input interface of a computing device, determine a context based on the input, and reconfigure the input interface to comprise a key based on a domain associated with the context.

Abstract: Systems, devices, apparatuses, components, methods, and techniques for a user interface for media content playback, such as during travel, are provided. An method of media playback by a media playback device, the method comprising: playing a media content item of a selected playlist of a selected group of playlists; generating a user interface displaying a graphic associated with the media content item that is playing; when an input associated with a first dimension is received into the user interface, playing another media content item of the selected playlist; when an input associated with a second dimension is received into the user interface, playing another media content item of another selected playlist of the selected group of playlists; and when an input associated with a third dimension is received into the user interface, playing another media content item of another selected playlist of another group of playlists.

Abstract: A file management apparatus includes the following elements: a representative image storage device storing representative image data of each of a plurality of content files in association with a creation time of the content file; a rendering unit rendering the representative image data at a position corresponding to the creation time with a calendar continuous over days, months, and years serving as a background; a display state maintaining unit maintaining, as a display state, a time-axis range of the calendar being displayed and a position thereof; an operation receiving unit receiving a change operation to change the display state, the change operation commonly being a scrolling operation in a time-series direction in any time-axis range; and a controller controlling, in response to the change operation, the rendering means to render the representative image data on the calendar on the basis of the display state.

Abstract: A method, executed by a computer, for remapping interface elements on a graphical user interface includes activating an action capture mode responsive to input from a user, receiving a selection of an interface element, responsive to input from the user that uses the action capture mode, adding an alias user interface element corresponding to the interface element to a shortcut group, and wherein activation of the alias user interface element performs an action corresponding to the interface element. A computer program product and computer system corresponding to the above method are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method is provided for validating a selection of entries from a user through a user interface displayed on an electronic device. The method includes the steps of displaying on the user interface the plurality of entries through a first and at least a second list both movable separately along a first direction of the user interface, capturing a user input on the first list to move the first list from a first to a second position in the first direction, detecting a user sliding input from a first entry of the first list in the second position in a second direction distinct from the first direction and towards the at least second list, and selecting the first entry and a second entry of the at least second list in the direction of the user sliding input.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for controlling a mobile terminal. The method includes displaying an operation screen on a display unit, receiving a touch input for a predetermined time on the display unit, and scrolling the operation screen in a direction corresponding to a location of the display unit where the touch input is received.

Abstract: Information identifying a current hardware configuration of a system may be received. Furthermore, information of a new hardware component that has not been installed may be received. A graphical user interface (GUI) may be provided with an option to install the new hardware component with the system. In response to a selection from the GUI of the option to install the new hardware component with the system, a plurality of actions to install the new hardware component with the current hardware configuration of the system may be determined. A guide may be generated based on the determined plurality of actions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for populating user information onto an electronic form using human interactions via touch, voice, gestures or an input device. The electronic form is selected by the user for completion using a user profile of stored data. When a form field requires a manual input—such as a form field with multiple potential values—a user is prompted to complete the field using one or more of the human interactions to allow the user to easily complete the field. These human interactions may include touching the form field with a finger on a touchscreen user interface, speaking the form field name, gesturing or selecting via the input device to generate a window of different potential values, and then touching, speaking, gesturing of selecting via the input device the value that the user prefers.

Abstract: A method of validating a design for a graphical user interface of a motor vehicle includes creating a tentative design, and/or a few drafts or prototype for the graphical user interface. A blurred version of the tentative graphical user interface design is produced. The blurred version of the tentative graphical user interface design is tested for readability and whether the overall GUI design is suited to be perceived at a glance. If it is determined that the blurred version of the tentative graphical user interface design is not readable or understandable, then the graphical user interface is redesigned and the producing and testing steps are repeated for the redesigned graphical user interface. After the blurred graphical user interface design has been determined to be readable, then a higher fidelity graphical user interface is made.

Abstract: The present invention includes a graphics software program that automatically creates graphical content when a user creates or modifies a hierarchical list of content data and chooses from one of a plurality of graphical definition choices for the graphical elements. In addition, the present invention includes a user interface with three different displays. The first display presents the user with one or more galleries including a gallery with a plurality of graphical definitions. The second display is a content entry area. The final display is a drawing canvas.

Abstract: Systems and methods described for text entry for multi-user text-based communication using a portable communication device with a graphical user interface shown on a display. A plurality of text character icons are displayed on a display by an electronic processor in a center area of the graphical user interface and messages are displayed along a perimeter area of the graphical user interface. A selection of one or more text character icons in the center area of the graphical user interface is detected and a new text message is generated based on the detected selection of the one or more text character icons. The new text message is chronologically inserted and displayed in accordance with the chronological sequence along the perimeter of the graphical user interface. The new text message is then transmitted from the device.

Abstract: According to a preferred aspect of the instant invention, there is provided a system and method that allows the user to implement an intelligent automatic music jam mode. The jam mode is adaptable to both novice and professional users, wherein the user is able to define in real-time a plurality of different settings which are instantly utilized and which provide instant results for the user. In an automatic mode the instant invention will pick settings autonomously, for example song part definition, tone pitch and instruments. In absence of constant user interaction the instant invention enters a creative mode wherein the initial user defined settings are varied to introduce variance into the jam session. The system and method also monitors data input by instruments connected and played by the user and intelligently adapts the setting selection accordingly.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes, among other things, systems, methods and program products for collaborative and non-collaborative work spaces, each of which can be defined by a workspace definition that includes a workspace identifier referring to a workspace where an application container having a user interface can instantiate the workspace based on the workspace definition, and a collection of application identifiers each referring to an application provider for an application. Each application can be configured to execute in the application container for the instantiated workspace, and each application can have a visual representation in the user interface. The workspace definition can also include one or more participants, where each participant refers to one or more workspace participants.

Abstract: A method performed by a computing device of selecting one or more items from a list displayed on a touch screen of the computing device. The method includes receiving touch commands indicating swiping motions performed by a user on the touch screen. These touch commands result in tentative selection of a list entry, followed by selection of the list entry and possibly tentative selection of adjacent list entries. These may be followed by further touch commands indicating continuing swiping motion to further tentatively or non-tentatively select proximate items.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for the computational design of linkage-based characters. The system including a display, a memory storing a software application, and a processor configured to execute the software application to display a linkage on the display, the linkage including a plurality of links and a plurality of motors, each of the plurality of links being connected to at least another of the plurality of links using one of the plurality of motors, receive a user input selecting a first link and a second link from the plurality of links and a motor from the plurality of motors, the motor being located between the first link and the second link, and generate an updated linkage by connecting the first link to the second link using a new link and replacing the motor with a pin.