Microsoft Receives Patent For Double-Click
from http://slashdot.jp/comments.pl?sid=184984&cid=561990
kaluta writes "The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Microsoft was granted a patent for double-clicking on April 27.
Time based hardware button for application launchAbstract
A method and system are provided for extending the functionality of application buttons on a limited resource computing device. Alternative application functions are launched based on the length of time an application button is pressed. A default function for an application is launched if the button is pressed for a short, i.e., normal, period of time. An alternative function of the application is launched if the button is pressed for a long, (e.g., at least one second), period of time. Still another function can be launched if the application button is pressed multiple times within a short period of time, e.g., double click.
triple clickならいいだろうと思ったがそれも駄目か
