HK36594A - Apparatus and method for minimizing undesired cursor movement in a computer controlled display system - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for minimizing undesired cursor movement in a computer controlled display system

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Publication number
HK36594A
HK36594A HK36594A HK36594A HK36594A HK 36594 A HK36594 A HK 36594A HK 36594 A HK36594 A HK 36594A HK 36594 A HK36594 A HK 36594A HK 36594 A HK36594 A HK 36594A
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Hong Kong
Prior art keywords
display system
computer controlled
cursor movement
controlled display
minimizing undesired
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HK36594A
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English (en)
Inventor
Paul M Donovan
Swee Tong Chia
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Apple Computer
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/048—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
    • G06F3/0487—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
    • G06F3/0489—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using dedicated keyboard keys or combinations thereof
    • G06F3/04892—Arrangements for controlling cursor position based on codes indicative of cursor displacements from one discrete location to another, e.g. using cursor control keys associated to different directions or using the tab key
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/0304—Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means
    • G06F3/0312—Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means for tracking the rotation of a spherical or circular member, e.g. optical rotary encoders used in mice or trackballs using a tracking ball or in mouse scroll wheels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09G—ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION
    • G09G5/00—Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
    • G09G5/08—Cursor circuits

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
  • Controls And Circuits For Display Device (AREA)
HK36594A 1989-06-08 1994-04-21 Apparatus and method for minimizing undesired cursor movement in a computer controlled display system HK36594A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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US07/363,586 US5027109A (en) 1989-06-08 1989-06-08 Apparatus and method for minimizing undesired cursor movement in a computer controlled display system

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HK36594A true HK36594A (en) 1994-04-29

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US (1) US5027109A (ja)
JP (1) JP3156081B2 (ja)
DE (1) DE4018279A1 (ja)
GB (1) GB2232565B (ja)
HK (1) HK36594A (ja)

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GB2232565B (en) 1993-08-18
JPH0322125A (ja) 1991-01-30
US5027109A (en) 1991-06-25
DE4018279A1 (de) 1990-12-13
GB9009465D0 (en) 1990-06-20
GB2232565A (en) 1990-12-12
JP3156081B2 (ja) 2001-04-16

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