Methods and Systems for Interacting with a Digital Marking Surface

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APP PUB NO 20150067592A1
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14013976

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Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for interacting with a digital marking surface, in particular, to methods and systems for activating an ink tool. According to a first aspect of the present invention, an activation gesture proximate to an ink tool may activate the ink tool. According to a second aspect of the present invention, an activation gesture may initiate a determination of whether or not an ink mark proximate to the activation gesture is associated with an ink tool and may effectuate activation of the ink tool when the ink mark is associated with an ink tool. According to a third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of ink tools may be activated as a group.

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SHARP LABORATORIES OF AMERICA INC5750 NW PACIFIC RIM BLVD CAMAS WA 98607

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DOLAN, John E Vancouver, US 38 448
HENERLAU, Paul R Portland, US 12 71
OWEN, James E Vancouver, US 53 1828
WHITTLE, Craig Thompson Vancouver, US 7 105

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