Microsoft patents technology to enable touch control on older laptops

Microsoft has applied for a new patent that aims to bring touch control using an external device on n-touch, old generation laptops. According to media reports, patent was applied on January 24 and published on August 6. Microsoft will be using an external and touch-sensitive device as an emulated touch screen in order to support input via touch on older laptops.

Microsoft to use an alternate device as 'emulated touchscreen'

Tech company has patented a system that assures to convert a n-touch machine into a touch-controlled one by using a 'maneuverable emulated touch screen'. company in patent proposed that an external touch-sensing device, like a trackp, can work with a special 'input mode' of Windows 10 and help Operating System (OS) to treat inputs from that device as dedicated touch inputs for controlling laptop.

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Actions will appear within 'focus area'

All actions will appear within a 'focus area'- a smaller part of display, as OS processes external touch inputs. According to patent, this particular area will let users perform a range of operations using hand gestures, just like a regular touch screen for better navigation. It can also be moved to cover all parts of display interface using a specific touch maneuver.

Moreover, ims drawn in patent filing indicate that mechanism envisioned by Microsoft will let users perform several hand gestures to control actions within focus area. This includes zooming in, zooming out, moving around focus area with two fingers, drawing with one finger, and swiping down from top to close an app, among or things.

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official confirmation on implementation

So far re is official confirmation from Microsoft with regard to implementation of patent. company patent various techlogies every year and t all of m end up coming out as a final consumer-focused system or device.

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