for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

Full Title

Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements > Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer (G06F3/16 takes precedence) > Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] > for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

Child Classifications

Navigate with arrow keys, Enter to open

• G06F 3/04842 Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements (G06F3/0482 takes precedence)
• G06F 3/04845 for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
• G06F 3/04847 Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
• G06F 3/0485 Scrolling or panning
• G06F 3/0486 Drag-and-drop