Disclosed are methods and systems for receiving the input of parameter ranges for computer applications, adapted to the use of small screen input devices. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for accepting a time range into a computing device equipped with a touchscreen by entering a pair of time markers. The method includes displaying on the touchscreen a time bar having a start pad and a stop region. The device receives a first input starting at the start pad and ending at a first location on the time bar and receives a second input starting at the stop region and ending at a second location. The device displays time markers at the first and second locations. The device identifies first and second times corresponding to the first and second locations. The device identifies and displays a time range based on the first and second times.