Application Programming Interfaces for Scrolling

Abstract

At least certain embodiments of the present disclosure include an environment with user interface software interacting with a software application. A method for operating through an application programming interface (API) in this environment includes transferring a scroll hysteresis call to determine whether a user input invokes a scroll. The method further includes setting a hysteresis value for determining whether a user input invokes a scroll.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]This disclosure relates to application programming interfaces that provide scrolling operations.COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent & Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.[0003]Applicant has submitted herewith Computer Program Listings which are included as Appendix A, attached.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0004]An API is a source code interface that a computer system or program library provides in order to support requests for services from a software application. An API is specified in terms of a programming language that can be interpretative or compiled when an application is built, rather than an explicit low level description of how data is...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent describes various methods and interfaces for user interface software interacting with a software application. These methods include transferring function calls to implement scrolling, gesturing, and animating operations for a device. The patent also describes a method for determining whether a user input invokes a scroll and how to set hysteresis values for determining whether a user input invokes a scroll. Additionally, the patent describes methods for performing scaling and rotation transformations on images or views in response to user input. The patent also mentions a method for starting and completing animations based on a single timer. The patent further describes various devices and machine-readable media that perform these methods. Overall, the patent provides technical means for enhancing user experience and facilitating interaction between user interface software and software applications.

Problems solved by technology

The various types of devices may have a limited display size, user interface, software, API interface and / or processing capability which limits the ease of use of the devices.

These user interfaces can have difficulty interpreting the various types of user inputs and providing the intended functionality associated with the user inputs.

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