Mode switching between touchless pointer operation and typing activities using a computer device

A data processing apparatus, preferably an electronic device, more preferably a computer device, comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory storing a computer program which, when executed by the processor, causes the apparatus to carry out a method comprising:
• entering a gesture mode in response to detecting a gesture mode activation event;
• and
• in the gesture mode:
• determining, based at least partially on sensor data captured using sensor means, a movement of at least one finger, preferably of the fingertip of the at least one finger, of a user while the user's hands are arranged at least partially above an interaction surface;
• and
• generating at least one control command configured for manipulating content displayed on a display means in accordance with the movement of the at least one finger.

A computer-readable medium having stored thereon a computer program, the computer program comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by a computer, cause the computer to carry out a method, comprising:

• entering a gesture mode in response to detecting a gesture mode activation event;
• and
• in the gesture mode:
• determining, based at least partially on sensor data captured using sensor means, a movement of at least one finger, preferably of the fingertip of the at least one finger, of a user while the user's hands are arranged at least partially above an interaction surface;
• and
• generating at least one control command configured for manipulating content displayed on a display means in accordance with the movement of the at least one finger.