Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a display; a touch sensor on the display that detects a contact with an object on the display; a main system that executes processing in accordance with an operating system (OS); and an embedded system different from and independent of the main system. The embedded system causes the display to display third image data obtained by synthesizing first image data output from the main system and second image data that is image data in an input area for a virtual input device, and to output input information based on detection information detected by the touch sensor in the input area to the main system as input information accepted by the virtual input device.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems for operating pen-shaped input devices in a plurality of set modes are disclosed herein. Various apparatus and systems include an input acceptance unit that receives a pen-based input signal from a pen-shaped input device for operating in a plurality of set modes, the input signal including information on a contact position of the pen-shaped input device on a display screen, a mode decision unit that determines which set mode of the plurality of set modes that the pen-shaped input device is currently operating, and a signal conversion unit that converts the pen-based input signal to a mouse-based input signal in response to the mode decision unit determining that the set mode of the plurality of set modes that the pen-shaped input device is currently operating is a direct mouse mode. Methods for executing the various functions of the apparatus and/or systems are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An information processing device includes an obtaining unit configured to obtain a result of detection by a first detection sensor that detects a first touch operation relative to a first panel and a result of detection by a second detection sensor that detects a second touch operation relative to a second panel; and an integration unit configured to integrate, based on the results of detection obtained by the obtaining unit, the result of detection of the first touch operation relative to the first panel and the result of detection of the second touch operation relative to the second panel as a result of detection of a touch operation relative to a panel resulting from integration of the first panel and the second panel into one panel.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus that overlay a touch panel with a precision touch pad are disclosed. One method includes detecting, by a processor of an information handling device, a touch position of a touch on a display unit, generating a touch panel area where the touch panel is formed, a second area that is not controlled by an operating system and that is overlaid on a first area of a touch screen controlled by the operating system according to a predetermined operation, and generating a signal indicating that a precision touch pad is touched in response to the second area being touched. Apparatus and computer program products for performing the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for multiple display region management are disclosed herein. One method includes detecting a physical amount in accordance with a posture of a chassis. The method also includes determining a display mode to show a screen region for the channel in accordance with the posture. Apparatus, and computer program products that include and/or perform the methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program product for information processing and keyboard display are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a touch operation detection unit to detect a touch operation; a determination unit to determine whether the touch operation is a touch operation in a home position; and a control unit that changes a key change area to a correction key if the touch operation is a touch operation in the home position. The method includes: determining a simultaneous touch operation of at least two points in a sensing area; and displaying a correction key in a preset display change area. The computer program product includes software keyboard display processing for: determining a simultaneous touch operation of at least two points in a sensing area, and displaying a correction key in a present display change area.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a software keyboard that may include keys, each key including a sensing region and a character code. The software keyboard may detect a contact on a sensing region of a key and output the character code of the key. The electronic device may include a memory that may store a fixed layout and a moving layout. The fixed layout may include one or more fixed sensing regions, and each one may correspond to a key and include an unchangeable range. The moving layout may include one or more moving sensing regions, and each one may correspond to a key and include a changeable range. A character code output unit may, in response to contact at a fixed sensing region or moving sensing region, output the character code corresponding to the key of the contacted sensing region.

Abstract: For indirect determination of digit movement, apparatus, methods, and computer program products are disclosed. The apparatus for indirect determination of finger movement includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The processor obtains frequency data corresponding to movement of a user's limb, extracts frequency data having a predetermined feature value from the measured frequency data; and determines from the extracted frequency data whether the movement of the limb corresponds to a predetermined digit motion.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a display. The electronic device may include a proximity sensor that may generate one or more proximity coordinates of a pointing medium in a state of proximity to a surface of the display. The electronic device may include a touch sensor that may generate one or more contact coordinates of the pointing medium in a state of contact with the surface of the display. The electronic device may include a partial image control section that may generate and display on the display a partial image including an enlarged, predetermined area of an original image. The partial image control section may display the partial image in response to a flying flick operation of the pointing medium in the proximity state. The electronic device may include a contact coordinate processing section.

Abstract: Method, device and terminal for displaying virtual keyboard are provided. The method for displaying a virtual keyboard includes: displaying the virtual keyboard on a touch-control screen, the virtual keyboard having a plurality of keys with a three-dimensional (3D) display effect; acquiring a triggering event on the touch-control screen, the triggering event being triggered by a triggering operation on the touch-control screen; based on a location of the triggering event, determining a triggered key of the virtual keyboard; executing a triggering animation of the triggered key, where the triggering animation is a rendered animation that simulates a triggering procedure of a physical key; and inputting key information corresponding to the triggered key.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: capturing, using a camera, an image of an object in contact with a hand of a user; determining, using a processor, that the hand of the user contacts the object; thereafter capturing, using the camera, controlling gesture input; detecting, within the controlling gesture input, a gesture that emulates use of a pointing device; and controlling an application running on an information handling device based on the controlling gesture input. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a software keyboard that may include keys, each key including a sensing region and a character code. The software keyboard may detect a contact on a sensing region of a key and output the character code of the key. The electronic device may include a memory that may store a fixed layout and a moving layout. The fixed layout may include one or more fixed sensing regions, and each one may correspond to a key and include an unchangeable range. The moving layout may include one or more moving sensing regions, and each one may correspond to a key and include a changeable range. A character code output unit may, in response to contact at a fixed sensing region or moving sensing region, output the character code corresponding to the key of the contacted sensing region.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program product for information processing and keyboard display are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a touch operation detection unit to detect a touch operation; a determination unit to determine whether the touch operation is a touch operation in a home position; and a control unit that changes a key change area to a correction key if the touch operation is a touch operation in the home position. The method includes: determining a simultaneous touch operation of at least two points in a sensing area; and displaying a correction key in a preset display change area. The computer program product includes software keyboard display processing for: determining a simultaneous touch operation of at least two points in a sensing area, and displaying a correction key in a present display change area.

Abstract: For indirect determination of digit movement, apparatus, methods, and computer program products are disclosed. The apparatus for indirect determination of finger movement includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The processor obtains frequency data corresponding to movement of a user's limb, extracts frequency data having a predetermined feature value from the measured frequency data; and determines from the extracted frequency data whether the movement of the limb corresponds to a predetermined digit motion.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a display. The electronic device may include a proximity sensor that may generate one or more proximity coordinates of a pointing medium in a state of proximity to a surface of the display. The electronic device may include a touch sensor that may generate one or more contact coordinates of the pointing medium in a state of contact with the surface of the display. The electronic device may include a partial image control section that may generate and display on the display a partial image including an enlarged, predetermined area of an original image. The partial image control section may display the partial image in response to a flying flick operation of the pointing medium in the proximity state. The electronic device may include a contact coordinate processing section.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: capturing, using a camera, an image of an object in contact with a hand of a user; determining, using a processor, that the hand of the user contacts the object; thereafter capturing, using the camera, controlling gesture input; detecting, within the controlling gesture input, a gesture that emulates use of a pointing device; and controlling an application running on an information handling device based on the controlling gesture input. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A portable terminal device includes a display screen; a pico projector for receiving an image signal of a predetermined format and projecting image light onto the display screen according to the image signal of the predetermined format, so that an image corresponding to the image signal of the predetermined format is displayed on the display screen; and a main body part, for fixing the display screen and the pico projector. The main body part includes a first part and a second part that are hinged by a hinge part. The display screen is fixed on the first part and the pico projector is positioned at the edge of the first part and is fixed on the first part, the second part or the hinge part. The pico projector forms a predetermined angle between the pico projector and the display screen while projecting.

Abstract: A portable terminal device includes a display screen; a pico projector for receiving an image signal of a predetermined format and projecting image light onto the display screen according to the image signal of the predetermined format, so that an image corresponding to the image signal of the predetermined format is displayed on the display screen; and a main body part, for fixing the display screen and the pico projector. The main body part includes a first part and a second part that are hinged by a hinge part. The display screen is fixed on the first part and the pico projector is positioned at the edge of the first part and is fixed on the first part, the second part or the hinge part. The pico projector forms a predetermined angle between the pico projector and the display screen while projecting.

Abstract: A display device may provide a seamless appearance adjacent the edges of a display. The display device may include a protective transparent layer and a polarizer coupled to an interior side of the transparent layer. The polarizer layer may include edges that extend as far as edges of the transparent protective layer. In some embodiments, the transparent protective layer may extend to the edges of a supporting housing. An electronic display unit may be disposed on a side of the polarizer layer that is opposite the transparent protective layer.

Abstract: A method and a computer system are provided for automatically setting the logical positions of multiple screen displays. A computer system may comprise a plurality of display devices, at least one image capturing device, and a controller. The controller may be coupled to the display devices and image capturing devices. The adjustment module may be adapted to adjust the plurality of the display settings.