Cursor controller using speed position

An input device for controlling cursor movement on a display screen includes a first controller configured to control cursor direction and a cursor speed. A second controller mounted on the first controller is configured to control cursor x-y position. The first input controller can be used for fast...

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Main Author NIKOM JACOB S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.09.2002
Edition7
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BYMECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
CONTROLLING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
REGULATING
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Summary:An input device for controlling cursor movement on a display screen includes a first controller configured to control cursor direction and a cursor speed. A second controller mounted on the first controller is configured to control cursor x-y position. The first input controller can be used for fast coarse movement of the cursor, and the second controller for fine movement after the approximate desired position is reached using the first controller. Switch for fast and easy switching between two modes creating the feeling of controlling first and second controllers simultaneously.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20000481021