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|Greg Christie, Wayne Carl Westerman
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|Apple Inc.
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The present invention claims the benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/878,898 filed Jan. 5, 2007, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
This relates to a system and method for controlling graphical user interface objects on a display by using gestures to effect commands.
There exist today many styles of input devices for performing operations in a computer system. The operations generally correspond to moving a cursor and making selections on a display screen. The operations can also include paging, scrolling, panning, zooming, etc. By way of example, the input devices can include buttons, switches, keyboards, mice, trackballs, touch pads, joy sticks, touch screens and the like. Each of these devices has advantages and disadvantages that are taken into account when designing a computer system.
Buttons and switches are generally mechanical in nature and provide limited control with regards to the movement of the cursor and making selections. For example, they can be generally dedicated to moving the cursor in a specific direction (e.g., arrow keys) or to making specific selections (e.g., enter, delete, number, etc.).
In using a mouse instrument, the movement of the input pointer on a display generally corresponds to the relative movements of the mouse as the user moves the mouse along a surface. In using a trackball instrument, the movement of the input pointer on the display generally corresponds to the relative movements of a trackball as the user moves the ball within a housing. Mouse and trackball instruments typically also can include one or more buttons for making selections. A mouse instrument can also include scroll wheels that allow a user to scroll the displayed content by rolling the wheel forward or backward.
With touch pad instruments such as touch pads on a personal laptop computer, the movement of the input pointer on a display generally corresponds to the relative movements of the user's finger (or stylus) as the finger is moved along a surface of the touch pad. Touch screens, on the other hand, are a type of display screen that typically can include a touch-sensitive transparent panel (or "skin") that can overlay the display screen. When using a touch screen, a user typically makes a selection on the display screen by pointing directly to objects (such as GUI objects) displayed on the screen (usually with a stylus or finger).
To provide additional functionality, hand gestures have been implemented with some of these input devices. By way of example, in touch pads, selections can be made when one or more taps are detected on the surface of the touch pad. In some cases, any portion of the touch pad can be tapped, and in other cases a dedicated portion of the touch pad can be tapped. In addition to selections, scrolling can be initiated by using finger motion at the edge of the touch pad.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,612,719 and 5,590,219, assigned to Apple Computer, Inc. describe some other uses of gesturing. U.S. Pat. No. 5,612,719 discloses an onscreen button that is responsive to at least two different button gestures made on the screen on or near the button. U.S. Pat. No. 5,590,219 discloses a method for recognizing an ellipse-type gesture input on a display screen of a computer system.
In recent times, more advanced gestures have been implemented. For example, scrolling can be initiated by placing four fingers on the touch pad so that the scrolling gesture is recognized and thereafter moving these fingers on the touch pad to perform scrolling events. The methods for implementing these advanced gestures, however, can be limited and in many instances counter intuitive. In certain applications, especially applications involving managing or editing media files using a computer system, hand gestures using touch screens can allow a user to more efficiently and accurately effect intended operations.
This relates to detecting gestures with event sensitive devices (such as a touch/proximity sensitive display) for effecting commands on a computer system. Specifically, gestural inputs of a human hand over a touch/proximity sensitive device can be used to control and manipulate graphical user interface objects, such as opening, moving and viewing graphical user interface objects. Gestural inputs over an event sensitive computer desktop application display can be used to effect conventional mouse/trackball actions, such as target, select, right click action, scrolling, etc. Gestural inputs can also invoke the activation of an UI element, after which gestural interactions with the invoked UI element can effect further functions.
In the following description of preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which it is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention can be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments can be utilized and structural changes can be made without departing from the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention.
The exemplary computer system 50 shown in
In most cases, processor 56 together with an operating system can operate to execute computer code and produce and use data. Operating systems are generally well known and will not be described in greater detail. By way of example, the operating system can correspond to OS/2, DOS, Unix, Linux, Palm OS, and the like. The operating system can also be a special purpose operating system, such as can be used for limited purpose appliance-type computing devices. The operating system, other computer code and data can reside within memory block 58 that is operatively coupled to processor 56. Memory block 58 generally provides a place to store computer code and data that are used by computer system 50. By way of example, memory block 58 can include Read-Only Memory (ROM), Random-Access Memory (RAM), hard disk drive and/or the like. The information could also reside on a removable storage medium and loaded or installed onto computer system 50 when needed. Removable storage mediums include, for example, CD-ROM, PC-CARD, memory card, floppy disk, magnetic tape, and a network component.
Computer system 50 can also include display device 68 that is operatively coupled to processor 56. Display device 68 can be a liquid crystal display (LCD) (e.g., active matrix, passive matrix and the like). Alternatively, display device 68 can be a monitor such as a monochrome display, color graphics adapter (CGA) display, enhanced graphics adapter (EGA) display, variable-graphics-array (VGA) display, super VGA display, cathode ray tube (CRT), and the like. Display device 68 can also correspond to a plasma display or a display implemented with electronic inks.
Display device 68 can generally be configured to display graphical user interface (GUI) 69 that can provide an easy to use interface between a user of the computer system and the operating system or application running thereon. Generally speaking, GUI 69 can represent programs, files and operational options with graphical images, objects, or vector representations. The graphical images can include windows, fields, dialog boxes, menus, icons, buttons, cursors, scroll bars, etc. Such images can be arranged in predefined layouts, or can be created dynamically to serve the specific actions being taken by a user. During operation, the user can select and/or activate various graphical images in order to initiate functions and tasks associated therewith. By way of example, a user can select a button that opens, closes, minimizes, or maximizes a window, or an icon that launches a particular program. GUI 69 can additionally or alternatively display information, such as non interactive text and graphics, for the user on display device 68.
Computer system 50 can also include input device 70 that is operatively coupled to processor 56. Input device 70 can be configured to transfer data from the outside world into computer system 50. Input device 70 can, for example, be used to perform tracking and to make selections with respect to GUI 69 on display 68. Input device 70 can also be used to issue commands in computer system 50. Input device 70 can include a touch sensing device configured to receive input from a user's touch and to send this information to processor 56. By way of example, the touch-sensing device can correspond to a touchpad or a touch screen. In many cases, the touch-sensing device can recognize touches, as well as the position and magnitude of touches on a touch sensitive surface. The touch sensing device can detect and report the touches to processor 56 and processor 56 can interpret the touches in accordance with its programming. For example, processor 56 can initiate a task in accordance with a particular touch. A dedicated processor can be used to process touches locally and reduce demand for the main processor of the computer system.
The touch sensing device can be based on sensing technologies including but not limited to capacitive sensing, resistive sensing, surface acoustic wave sensing, pressure sensing, optical sensing, and/or the like. Furthermore, the touch sensing means can be based on single point sensing or multipoint sensing. Single point sensing is capable of only distinguishing a single touch, while multipoint sensing is capable of distinguishing multiple touches that occur at the same time.
As discussed above, input device 70 can be a touch screen that can be positioned over or in front of display 68, integrated with display device 68, or can be a separate component, such as a touch pad.
Computer system 50 can also include capabilities for coupling to one or more I/O devices 80. By way of example, I/O devices 80 can correspond to keyboards, printers, scanners, cameras, microphones, speakers, and/or the like. I/O devices 80 can be integrated with computer system 50 or they can be separate components (e.g., peripheral devices). In some cases, I/O devices 80 can be connected to computer system 50 through wired connections (e.g., cables/ports). In other cases, I/O devices 80 can be connected to computer system 80 through wireless connections. By way of example, the data link can correspond to PS/2, USB, IR, Firewire, RF, Bluetooth or the like.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, computer system 50 can be designed to recognize gestures 85 applied to input device 70 and to control aspects of computer system 50 based on the gestures 85. In some cases, a gesture can be defined as a stylized interaction with an input device that can be mapped to one or more specific computing operations. Gestures 85 can be made through various hand, and more particularly finger motions. Alternatively or additionally, the gestures can be made with a stylus. In all of these cases, input device 70 can receive gestures 85 and processor 56 can execute instructions to carry out operations associated with the gestures 85. In addition, memory block 58 can include gesture operational program 88, which can be part of the operating system or a separate application. Gesture operation program 88 can generally include a set of instructions that can recognize the occurrence of gestures 85 and can inform one or more software agents of the gestures 85 and/or what action(s) to take in response to the gestures 85. Additional details regarding the various gestures that can be used as input commands is discussed further below.
In accordance with the preferred embodiment, upon a user performing one or more gestures, input device 70 can relay gesture information to processor 56. Using instructions from memory 58, and more particularly, gesture operational program 88, processor 56 can interpret the gestures 85 and control different components of computer system 50, such as memory 58, display 68 and I/O devices 80, based on the gestures 85. Gestures 85 can be identified as commands for performing actions in applications stored in memory 58, modifying image objects shown on display 68, modifying data stored in memory 58, and/or for performing actions in I/O devices 80.
Again, although
Driver logic 19 can provide multiple multi-touch subsystem outputs 20 and can present a proprietary interface that drives high voltage driver, which can include a decoder 21 and subsequent level shifter and driver stage 22, although level-shifting functions could be performed before decoder functions. Level shifter and driver stage 22 can provide level shifting from a low voltage level (e.g. CMOS levels) to a higher voltage level, providing a better signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio for noise reduction purposes. Decoder 21 can decode the drive interface signals to one out of N outputs, whereas N is the maximum number of rows in the panel. Decoder 21 can be used to reduce the number of drive lines needed between the high voltage driver and multi-touch panel 24. Each multi-touch panel row input 23 can drive one or more rows in multi-touch panel 24. It should be noted that driver 22 and decoder 21 can also be integrated into a single ASIC, be integrated into driver logic 19, or in some instances be unnecessary.
Multi-touch panel 24 can include a capacitive sensing medium having a plurality of row traces or driving lines and a plurality of column traces or sensing lines, although other sensing media can also be used. The row and column traces can be formed from a transparent conductive medium, such as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) or Antimony Tin Oxide (ATO), although other transparent and non-transparent materials, such as copper, can also be used. In some embodiments, the row and column traces can be formed on opposite sides of a dielectric material, and can be perpendicular to each other, although in other embodiments other non-orthogonal orientations are possible. In a polar coordinate system, for example, the sensing lines can be concentric circles and the driving lines can be radially extending lines (or vice versa). It should be understood, therefore, that the terms "row" and "column," "first dimension" and "second dimension," or "first axis" and "second axis" as used herein are intended to encompass not only orthogonal grids, but the intersecting traces of other geometric configurations having first and second dimensions (e.g. the concentric and radial lines of a polar-coordinate arrangement). The rows and columns can be formed on a single side of a substrate, or can be formed on two separate substrates separated by a dielectric material. In some instances, an additional dielectric cover layer can be placed over the row or column traces to strengthen the structure and protect the entire assembly from damage.
At the "intersections" of the traces of multi-touch panel 24, where the traces pass above and below (cross) each other (but do not make direct electrical contact with each other), the traces can essentially form two electrodes (although more than two traces could intersect as well). Each intersection of row and column traces can represent a capacitive sensing node and can be viewed as picture element (pixel) 26, which can be particularly useful when multi-touch panel 24 is viewed as capturing an "image" of touch. (In other words, after multi-touch subsystem 27 has determined whether a touch event has been detected at each touch sensor in the multi-touch panel, the pattern of touch sensors in the multi-touch panel at which a touch event occurred can be viewed as an "image" of touch (e.g. a pattern of fingers touching the panel).) The capacitance between row and column electrodes can appear as a stray capacitance on all columns when the given row is held at DC and as a mutual capacitance Csig when the given row is stimulated with an AC signal. The presence of a finger or other object near or on the multi-touch panel can be detected by measuring changes to Csig. The columns of multi-touch panel 24 can drive one or more analog channels 17 (also referred to herein as event detection and demodulation circuits) in multi-touch subsystem 27. In some implementations, each column can be coupled to one dedicated analog channel 17. However, in other implementations, the columns can be couplable via an analog switch to a fewer number of analog channels 17.
Computing system 10 can also include host processor 14 for receiving outputs from multi-touch panel processor 12 and performing actions based on the outputs that can include, but are not limited to, moving an object such as a cursor or pointer, scrolling or panning, adjusting control settings, opening a file or document, viewing a menu, making a selection, executing instructions, operating a peripheral device connected to the host device, etc. Host processor 14, which can be a personal computer CPU, can also perform additional functions that can not be related to multi-touch panel processing, and can be coupled to program storage 15 and display device 13 such as an LCD display for providing a user interface (UI) to a user of the device.
It should be noted that, while
Following block 102, multipoint processing method 100 proceeds to block 104 where the image can be converted into a collection or list of features. Each feature can represent a distinct input such as a touch. In most cases, each feature can include its own unique identifier (ID), x coordinate, y coordinate, Z magnitude, angle Θ, area A, and the like. By way of example,
The conversion from data or images to features can be accomplished using methods described in copending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/840,862 titled "Multipoint Touchscreen," which is hereby again incorporated herein by reference. As disclosed therein, the raw data can be received in a digitized form, and can include values for each node of the touch screen. The values can be between 0 and 256 where 0 equates to no touch pressure and 256 equates to full touch pressure. Thereafter, the raw data can be filtered to reduce noise. Once filtered, gradient data, which indicates the topology of each group of connected points, can be generated. Thereafter, the boundaries for touch regions can be calculated based on the gradient data (i.e., a determination can be made as to which points are grouped together to form each touch region). By way of example, a watershed algorithm can be used. Once the boundaries are determined, the data for each of the touch regions can be calculated (e.g., X, Y, Z, Θ, A).
Following block 104, multipoint processing method 100 proceeds to block 106 where feature classification and groupings can be performed. During classification, the identity of each of the features can be determined. For example, the features can be classified as a particular finger, thumb, palm or other object. Once classified, the features can be grouped. The manner in which the groups are formed can widely vary. In most cases, the features can be grouped based on some criteria (e.g., they carry a similar attribute). For example, the two features shown in
Following block 106, multipoint processing method 100 proceeds to block 108 where key parameters for the feature groups can be calculated. The key parameters can include distance between features, x/y centroid of all features, feature rotation, total pressure of the group (e.g., pressure at centroid), and the like. As shown in
As should be appreciated, blocks 102-108 can be repetitively performed during a user stroke thereby generating a plurality of sequentially configured signals. The initial and current parameters can be compared in later steps to perform actions in the system.
Following block 108, the process flow proceeds to block 110 where the group can be associated with a user interface (UI) element. UI elements can be buttons boxes, lists, sliders, wheels, knobs, etc. Each UI element can represent a component or control of the user interface. The application behind the UI element(s) can have access to the parameter data calculated in block 108. In one implementation, the application can rank the relevance of the touch data to the UI element corresponding there to. The ranking can be based on some predetermined criteria. The ranking can include producing a figure of merit and, whichever UI element has the highest figure of merit, giving it sole access to the group. There can even be some degree of hysteresis as well (e.g., once one of the UI elements claims control of that group, the group sticks with the UI element until another UI element has a much higher ranking). By way of example, the ranking can include determining proximity of the centroid (or features) to the image object associated with the UI element.
Following block 110, multipoint processing method 100 proceeds to blocks 112 and 114. Blocks 112 and 114 can be performed approximately at the same time. From the user perspective, in one embodiment, blocks 112 and 114 appear to be performed concurrently. In block 112, one or more actions can be performed based on differences between initial and current parameter values, and can also be based to a UI element to which they are associated, if any. In block 114, user feedback pertaining to the one or more action being performed can be provided. By way of example, user feedback can include display, audio, tactile feedback and/or the like.
The above methods and techniques can be used to implement any number of GUI interface objects and actions. For example, gestures can be created to detect and effect a user command to resize a window, scroll a display, rotate an object, zoom in or out of a displayed view, delete or insert text or other objects, etc.
A basic category of gestures can allow a user to input common commands that may be inputted through the use of a conventional mouse or trackball instrument.
In another embodiment, if a touch event detected is associated with a with a network address hyperlink, then a tap event, such as a single tap or a plurality of taps, can invoke a process for activating the hyperlink. Moreover, a browser application could be launched automatically if the hyperlink was touched within a non-browser environment.
In yet a further variation, a two finger touch event can invoke certain mouse-click functions. For example, a two finger touch event occurring within a predefined proximity of a selectable GUI object can invoke a double-click mouse action on the object. Moreover, a tap by one of the two fingers within a predetermined amount of time (for example the right-most finger of the two fingers) can invoke a right-click mouse action.
By way of example,
In accordance with one embodiment, a drag-and-drop function can be invoked by touching sensor screen with at least one finger in close proximity to a GUI object and graphically dragging the GUI object to a desired drop location by maintaining the touch until the GUI object is at the desired location and then lifting the finger away from the sensor panel. By way of example with reference to
In an alternative embodiment, a finger pinching gesture in the proximity of a GUI object can indicate grabbing the GUI object. A user can then drag the GUI object to a desired location by hovering the pinched-together fingers above the sensor panel surface and moving the fingers to the desired drop location. Detection of hover events are described in, greater detail in commonly assigned co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/840,862 entitled "Multipoint Touchscreen," published as U.S. Publication No. US2006/0097991, co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 11/649,998 entitled "Proximity and Multi-Touch Sensor Detection and Demodulation," filed on Jan. 3, 2007, co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 11/619,595 entitled "Multi-Event Input System," filed on Jan. 3, 2007, and U.S. application Ser. No. 11/619,464 entitled "Multi-Touch Input Discrimination," filed on Jan. 3, 2007, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference. A user can then drop the GUI object by spreading the pinched together fingers apart above the desired drop location or, alternatively, tapping the sensor panel surface at the desired drop location by spreading apart the fingers.
In accordance with one embodiment, a touch event can invoke one of a number of modes of operation. By way of example with reference to
In one implementation, if the detected gesture is thumb 802 and only one other finger, such as index finger 804, then scrolling action can be performed at a normal, or 1�, speed. However, if the detected touch event is thumb 802 and two other fingers, such as index finger 804 and middle finger 810, then scrolling action can be performed at a double, or 2�, speed. Additional fingers can be added to perform even faster scrolling action. Moreover, in a further implementation, detection of thumb 802 and then all four of the other fingers can be translated into "page up" or "page down" commands within a multi-page document window, where moving the four other fingers up indicates a "page up" action and moving all fingers down indicates a "page down" action. Accordingly, the addition or subtraction of the number of fingers used in a gesture can switch from a velocity control function to a position control function.
A "mouse-over" function can also be emulated in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. As used herein, "mouse-over" generally refers to moving a mouse icon over a GUI object in, for example, an Apple Mac desktop or Microsoft Windows desktop environment. Typically, performing a "mouse-over" over a GUI object does not by itself select the GUI object. Instead, a user will typically also need to perform one or more mouse clicks to select or open the GUI object.
In accordance with an embodiment, hovering one or more fingers above a sensor surface can emulate a "mouse-over" function. In one implementation, hovering over a GUI object can cause the GUI object to become larger by, for example, initiating a rolling popup action. Furthermore, maintaining the hover over the GUI object for a predetermined amount of time can cause the GUI object to be opened or otherwise selected. These features can aid a user in conveniently selecting one of a plurality of GUI objects by hovering over a first GUI object to first provide a better indication if that GUI object is the object the user wants to open or select and then maintaining the hover over the object to open or select the GUI object. Alternatively, the user can select a GUI object by tapping the sensor display panel with one or more taps at the location of the GUI object instead of maintaining the hover.
A flowchart of an exemplary "mouse-over" process 900 in accordance with one embodiment is shown in
Next, process 900 can determine whether the user indicated a selection of the GUI object that was enlarged in block 906. A user can indicate a selection in a number of different ways. For example, a user can indicate a selection by maintaining the hover over the GUI object for a predetermined amount of time. Another way for a user to indicate a selection can be by tapping the sensor display panel within a predetermined proximity of the displayed GUI object. As should be appreciated, other methods of selection can also be used. If selected, then the selection is invoked in block 910. If no selection is indicated in block 908, then process 900 returns to block 902.
Accordingly, in process 900, a GUI object can remain enlarged as long as a user maintains a hover event within the predetermined proximity of the GUI object, as process 900 can be repeated as a loop. However, once a hover event is no longer detected within the predetermined proximity of the GUI object, then the GUI object can return to its normal size.
Process 900 can have several advantages. For example, process 900 can permit a user to perform a "mouse-over" type function using a multi-event sensing display. Moreover, process 900 can provide a "targeting" function in that it can enable a user to obtain a better view of a GUI object by making a desired GUI object larger. This can be of particular advantage when viewing thumbnails of photos in a photo management software application environment. Process 900 can also allow a user to select or otherwise control an enlarged GUI object through the use of, for example, further gestures.
Moreover, in one embodiment, two or more "mouse-over" functions can occur simultaneously or nearly simultaneously. For example, a user can use one finger to perform a mouse-over function on first GUI object and a second finger to perform a mouse-over function on second GUI object. Accordingly, a user can "target" two objects simultaneously.
Other gestures can also be used in a desktop type of environment. In one embodiment, the number of fingers used in a gesture determines a level of controlling desktop applications. For instance, using one finger can be used to control a single low-level object, using two fingers can be used to control a window, and using three fingers can control all windows on a desktop at once. Accordingly, a higher level of control can be achieved by using more fingers in a gesture. In an alternative embodiment, a higher level of control can be achieved by using fewer fingers in a gesture.
A specific example of hierarchy control is provided with reference to
Alternatively, the amount of control can be determined by the degree a user's fingers are spread apart. For example, a first control state can occur when a plurality of fingers, such as fingers 1008, 1010 and 1012, are close together. This first control state can correspond to controlling a single selectable file, such as file 1006. A second control state can occur when a plurality of fingers as spread slightly apart. This second control state can correspond to controlling an open window, such as window 1004 a. A third control state can occur when the plurality of fingers are spread further apart. This third control state can correspond to controlling all open windows 1004 a, 1004 b and 1004 c. As should be appreciated, further control states can be achieved by spreading the plurality of fingers out even more. Moreover, a combination of the number of fingers used in a gesture and how far the fingers are spread apart in the gesture can achieve different control states.
In one embodiment, a calibration process can be used to calibrate a computing system, such as system 10, to differentiate between different control states. For example, computing system 10 can have a user perform a number of different gestures during a calibration process, where each gesture corresponds to a control state. A user can then use the appropriate gesture to later invoke the corresponding control state. Alternatively or in addition, computing system 10 can initially capture and store a user's fingerprint sizes, hand reach and other pertinent data. The captured data can then be used to help computer system 10 differentiate between gestures of a particular user, as one user would likely perform a hand gesture differently from a second user.
In another embodiment, a user can perform a "push through" function. A "push through" can generally refer to bringing a second GUI object in front of a first GUI object. This function can typically be used in a desktop environment, but can also be used in other environments. The "push through" function can be implemented by a user touching a sensor panel at a particular location for a predetermined amount of time. For example, referring to
It should be noted that the methods described above can be implemented simultaneously during the same gestural stroke. For example, the user can spread and close their fingers while rotating and sliding them across the touch screen. Alternatively, the user can segment each of these motions without having to reset the gestural stroke. For example, the user can first spread their fingers, then rotate their fingers, then close their fingers, then slide their fingers and so on.
It should also be noted that it is not necessary to always use a human finger to effect gestural input. Where possible, it is also sufficient to use a pointing device, such as a stylus, to effect gestural input.
Additional examples of gestural strokes that can be used as inputs for effecting interface commands, including interactions with UI elements (e.g., a virtual scroll wheel), are shown and described in commonly assigned co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 11/038,590 entitled "Mode-Based Graphical User Interfaces For Touch Sensitive Input Devices" and published on Feb. 2, 2006 as U.S. Publication No. US2006/0026535, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
In accordance with one embodiment,
Although many of the embodiments of the present invention are described herein with respect to personal computing devices, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to personal computing applications, but is generally applicable to other applications.
Many alterations and modifications can be made by those having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, it must be understood that the illustrated embodiment has been set forth only for the purposes of example and that it should not be taken as limiting the invention as defined by the following claims.
The words used in this specification to describe the invention and its various embodiments are to be understood not only in the sense of their commonly defined meanings, but to include by special definition in this specification structure, material or acts beyond the scope of the commonly defined meanings. Thus if an element can be understood in the context of this specification as including more than one meaning, then its use in a claim must be understood as being generic to all possible meanings supported by the specification and by the word itself.
The definitions of the words or elements of the following claims are, therefore, defined in this specification to include not only the combination of elements which are literally set forth, but all equivalent structure, material or acts for performing substantially the same function in substantially the same way to obtain substantially the same result. In this sense it is therefore contemplated that an equivalent substitution of two or more elements may be made for any one of the elements in the claims below or that a single element may be substituted for two or more elements in a claim.
Insubstantial changes from the claimed subject matter as viewed by a person with ordinary skill in the art, now known or later devised, are expressly contemplated as being equivalently within the scope of the claims. Therefore, obvious substitutions now or later known to one with ordinary skill in the art are defined to be within the scope of the defined elements.
The claims are thus to be understood to include what is specifically illustrated and described above, what is conceptually equivalent, what can be obviously substituted and also what essentially incorporates the essential idea of the invention.
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Norwegian Maritime Museum
|Bygdøynesveien, Bygdøy peninsula, Norway
The Norwegian Maritime Museum (Norwegian: Norsk Maritimt Museum), previously known as the Norsk Sjøfartsmuseum, founded in 1914,[1] is located at Bygdøynesveien on the Bygdøy peninsula, on the western side of Oslo, Norway.
The museum's building won an architectural award.[2] Its exhibits on coast culture and maritime history include boat models, fishing, marine archeology, marine paintings, ship building, and shipping. The video "Maritime Norway" by Ivo Caprino and a library are also a part of the museum experience.[3][2]
The Norwegian Maritime Museum is situated near several other museums, including the Fram Museum; the Kon-Tiki Museum; the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History; and the Viking Ship Museum.
The Arctic ship Gjøa and the Stavanger are on display. Gjøa was the first vessel to transit the Northwest Passage in a 1903-06 expedition of Roald Amundsen. The Stavanger was designed by Colin Archer for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, and the three-masted schooner Svanen ("Swan").[1] Other boats are exhibited in the harbour.
Past directors[edit]
- Gunnar Isachsen
- Kristian Kielland
- Svein Molaug
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Norwegian Maritime Museum.
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- ^ a b "The Norwegian Maritime Museum". norway.com. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ "Norwegian Maritime Museum (Norsk Sjøfartsmuseum)". visitoslo.com. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
Coordinates: 59°54′09″N 10°41′55″E / 59.9025°N 10.6985°E
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Located in Bayswater, Pembridge Palace Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace. This 120 -room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, concierge services, and limo/town car service. Located centrally in London, it's also close to Buckingham Palace and London Zoo.
Free continental breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning from 7 AM to 10 AM.
TVs come with satellite channels. Hair dryers are also standard.
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Pembridge Palace Hotel offers 120 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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Hazare, who did not address his supporters for nearly 38 hours since August 25 night, emerged on the dais at around 10 am and declared that he will continue his protest till his last breath for a strong anti-corruption law.
Amid mounting worries over the 74-year-old Gandhian's health, Hazare said he could fast for another "three-four days" and "nothing will happen to him".
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473 Somerset Lane, Somerset, WI 54025
About the Listing
Welcome Home! This well maintained rambler offers new stainless steel appliances, new roof in 2015 and over-sized 3 car garage! 2beds/1 bath on main lvl and open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. The layout is great entertaining. Relax on the beautiful deck, enjoy the privacy in the backyard. Lower level boasts a large family room, 3rd bedroom and freshly finished 3/4 bath and laundry room. This house is ready for your family to call home!
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Property Details for 473 Somerset Lane, Somerset, WI 54025
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 Full | 1 Three-Qtr
Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 92x120
Year Built: 2002
Garage Dimensions: 3 car
Garage: Attached Garage, Insulated Garage
Style: (SF) One Story
Water: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Square Feet: 1789
Above Ground Sq Ft: 992
Below Ground Sq Ft: 797 (approx)
Room Information for 473 Somerset Lane, Somerset, WI 54025
Main Floor
Living Room: 14x14
Dining Room: 9x14
Kitchen: 11x12
Bedroom 1: 14x13
Bedroom 2: 11x12
Lower Floor
Bedroom 3: 16x12
Laundry: 9x8
Flex Room: 12x8
Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room
Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level
School Information for 473 Somerset Lane, Somerset, WI 54025
School District: Somerset
School District Phone: 715-247-3313
Interior Features for 473 Somerset Lane, Somerset, WI 54025
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Air Cond: Central
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplaces: No
Basement: (797 sq Finished) Full, Finished (Livable), Sump Pump
Exterior Features for 473 Somerset Lane, Somerset, WI 54025
Lot Dimensions: 92x120
Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Pitched, Age 8 Years or Less
Zoning: Residential-Single
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Financial Considerations for 473 Somerset Lane, Somerset, WI 54025
Tax Amount: $3,166
Taxes w/Assessments: $3,166
Tax/Property ID: 181409300008
Tax Year: 2015
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Chocolate Berry Cheesecake Recipe
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Huge reduction in fat not flavor. Fat free cottage cheese, skim milk, reduced fat cream cheese with semisweet chocolate chips, strawberries and raspberries and chocolate wafer crumbs as the crust.
Recipe Ingredients
1 12-oz. container fat free cottage cheese
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons skim milk
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed, halved
1 8-oz. package reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1-1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons raspberry all fruit spread
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press chocolate wafer crumbs firmly onto side or bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven; cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
Combine cheeses in large bowl with electric mixer. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Beat in sugar until well blended.
Beat in egg substitute, milk and vanilla until well blended. Stir in mini chips with spoon. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 40 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack. Carefully loosen cheesecake from edge of pan. Cool completely. Remove side of pan from cake.
Whisk fruit spread and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl until well blended. Add strawberries; toss to coat. Arrange strawberries over top of cake. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
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What should I know before attending a show at ASGT?
We're located at 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401—just steps from Annapolis City Dock.
Yes, ASGT is an outdoor theatre—our stage and seating are outside under the stars. For your comfort, we recommend you come prepared for the weather (weather.com) and seasonal temperatures. Some patrons choose to bring:
- handheld fans
- bug spray
- umbrellas
- light rain jackets
- seat cushions
- sweaters/jackets
- blankets
New to Annapolis? Check out the Official Visitor's Guide from visitannapolis.org for ideas of places to stay and things to do while you're in town.
Please review the sections below for more important information!
From Maryland Route 50:
- Take Route 50 to exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) heading east toward downtown Annapolis.
- Follow Rowe Boulevard to the end (at the State House), and then turn right.
- Merge onto Church Circle and stay in the right hand lane.
- Proceed to Duke of Gloucester Street (between Bank of America & The Maryland Inn). Turn right onto Duke of Gloucester.
- Take your second left onto Green Street and follow it to the stop sign.
- Turn right and stay right onto Compromise Street for approximately 300 feet.
- ASGT is on your right. Look for our lit marquee!
Arriving by water? Hone in on N 38˚ 58.627″ x W 76˚ 29.225″.
ASGT is located in the heart of historic Annapolis. Please leave plenty of time to find parking. Latecomers are seated at ASGT's discretion.
Nearby garages, lots, and metered lots are listed below. As of summer 2016, meter hours are 10am-7:30pm from M-Sat and 12-7:30pm on Sun. Meter rates are $2 per hour for a maximum of two hours.
Most street parking has a two-hour limit. Residential parking districts are strictly enforced by Parking Enforcement Officers seven days a week.
For more information about parking, visit Annapolis Parking.
We recommend you consider using Annapolis' Circulator Trolley, which stops at the city's four parking garages (Hillman, Gott's Court, Knighton, and Park Place) and at City Dock. The trolley costs $1.00 per ride and runs on a 20-minute interval. The trolley operates until 11pm Monday through Saturday and until 8pm on Sundays. For the latest information, check in with the City of Annapolis Transportation Department.
City Parking Garages
- Noah Hillman Parking Garage—150 Gorman Street, just off Main Street
- Gotts Court Parking Garage—25 Northwest Street, near the Visitor's Center
- Knighton Garage—1A Colonial Avenue, corner of West Street
- Park Place Garage—5 Park Place, at Westgate Circle
Parking Lots
- South Street—South Street, off of Church Circle across from the Courthouse
- Donner Parking Lot—Compromise Street – metered parking
- Larkin Street Lot—Larkin Street, off of City Gate Lane – metered parking
- Fleet Parking Lot—Compromise Street, next to Fleet Reserve Club
- City Dock—Dock Street and Susan Campbell Park – metered parking
- Navy Stadium Parking Lot—From Rowe Blvd., turn right on Taylor Avenue & follow signs to the Blue Lot
Other Garages
- Whitmore Garage—37 Clay Street
- Bladen Street Garage—Corner of Bladen Street and Calvert Street
Please visit our concession stand! Concessions are sold before and during the show, and may be brought into the theatre. These include water, sodas, candy, salty snacks, and ice cream treats. Everything is $1, except ice cream treats which are $2.
We are a community theatre; alcohol is neither served nor permitted in the theatre.
ASGT offers basic "ratings" info about our shows, i.e. PG, PG-13, R, etc. Parental discretion is always advised. Parents/guardians should determine beforehand whether the subject matter is appropriate.
Children under age 5 cannot be admitted to the theatre. Children age 5+ are welcome as patrons if the parent/guardian deems the show suitable.
Photography, video recording, and audio recording of the performance is strictly prohibited by copyright law.
Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices before the show begins, and kindly refrain from their use during the performance.
ASGT is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please tag us in your pre-show and intermission photos, and check in on Facebook when you visit us.
While dressier attire is welcome, casual attire is perfectly acceptable at ASGT. Please be considerate of your fellow patrons and dress in clean, tasteful clothing appropriate for a public outing.
Please note that the ground cover underneath most of our seating is gravel. Ladies, you may wish to leave the high heels at home!
Qualified service animals are welcome in the theatre. When ordering your tickets, we ask that you reserve seats along the outside aisles or in row K, for your comfort and the comfort of those around you.
Pets are prohibited in the theatre.
ASGT recognizes the importance of supporting other local businesses. So take advantage of our Eats & Seats program, and save! The next time you dine with one of our restaurant partners, present your ASGT ticket stub to receive 10% off your total bill. Offer is valid May 26, 2016 through September 4, 2016 only.
Our 2016 partners:
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Charlie's Bar at Mangia, 81 Main Street
Federal House Bar & Grille, 22 Market Space
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Broken Sword - Dilogy (2011//MULTI2/Lossless Repack by RG Catalyst)
Year: 2011 | PC | Eng Rus | Developer: Revolution Software | Publisher: Ubisoft Entertainment | 1007.6 MB
Genre: Adventure
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars Director's Cut: Paris. Autumn. In the Palais Royal is committed brutal murder ... Going for an interview with a famous politician, a young reporter Nico had no idea what would be involved in a terrible plot.
In the remake of the famous quest in 1996, which won numerous awards and has become a classic of the genre, along with the energetic Frenchwoman Nico Collard and brave American George Stobbarta players will investigate the mysterious and extremely dangerous business. They will visit different countries, and carefully examine the many interesting and strange places, to solve the many mysteries that have their roots in antiquity, and as a result of a conspiracy to disclose that is associated with the mystical secrets of the Order of the Knights Templar. "Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars. Expanded Edition " is a fascinating detective story, grounded in the story of the original game, quickly won the fans love quests all over the world. Confusing plot, is rapidly developing events, interesting puzzles, unique sense of humor - the game will please fans and Broken Sword series will be an unforgettable adventure for those who are only acquainted with it.
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System requirements:
√ Operating system: Windows 7 / Vista / XP (SP2)
√ Processor: Intel Pentium IV with clock frequency of 1 GHz or higher
√ Memory: 256 MB √ Video: 64 MB VRAM compatible with DirectX
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Felt-lined top drawers and spacious bottom drawers, both with French and English dovetail construction, make this an incredibly functional chest. Its distinct style however, is what sets it apart. Beautiful pilasters are formed at each of the corners, flowing elegantly into the gorgeous, turned feet. These lovely classic features are wonderfully accented by its black finish and sleek hardware, making it a stunning addition to any bedroom.
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