Apple playing 'chord' patterns with future devices?

Iria · Aug 2, 2007, 08:19 PM

Source: News Blog (News.com)
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Apple could have a lot more in mind for the multitouch user interface found on the iPhone.

A recent Apple patent filing spotted by Macsimum News, among others, covers technology described as a "multitouch gesture dictionary." It's basically a way of assigning certain tasks, such as opening an application, to a series of gestures and "chords," according to the patent application.

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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Apple playing 'chord' patterns with future devices? Source: News Blog (News.com) ______________ Apple could have a lot more in mind for the multitouch user interface found on the iPhone. A recent Apple patent filing spotted by Macsimum News, among others, covers technology described as a "multitouch gesture dictionary." It's basically a way of assigning certain tasks, such as opening an application, to a series of gestures and "chords," according to the patent application.