Graphic user interface pointer control
US10359904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04812
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Flexibly controlling the movement, direction or speed of a pointer in a multi-monitor or extended monitor environment is provided. This may include defining a control area in which the pointer is made to operate in a desired manner at a desired position, recording definition data that includes an identification name uniquely identifying the control area, reading the definition data, and controlling the pointer in response to the pointer entering the control area. The pointer controlled in accordance with the control setting corresponding to the control item in the definition data defined for the control area.
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