Proximity sensor device and method with swipethrough data entry

A method for entering data on a proximity sensor device, the method comprising:

• defining a plurality of markers in a sensing region of the proximity sensor device;
• detecting strokes in the sensing region;
• responsive to detection of a stroke meeting a set of criteria, the set of criteria including the stroke crossing at least one marker in the plurality of markers:
• selecting at least one of a plurality of options based on:
• a marker crossed by the stroke, and
• a direction of the stroke, and
• generating a response corresponding to the selected option.

A program product comprising:

• a) a proximity sensor program, the proximity sensor program adapted define a plurality of markers in a sensing region of a sensor, the proximity sensor program further adapted to:
• responsive to the sensor detecting a stroke that meets all criteria in a set of criteria, wherein the set of criteria includes the stroke crossing at least one marker in the plurality of markers:
• select at least one of a plurality of options based on:
• a marker crossed by the stroke, and
• a direction of the stroke, and
• produce an output corresponding to the selected option;
• and
• b) computer-readable media bearing said proximity sensor program.