Programmable computer pointing device
US6137479A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/03543
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A processor-based computer pointing device includes a keypad, a display and data memory. The pointing device includes traditional computer mouse components to position a cursor displayed on a computer display screen and select items displayed on the screen. The pointing device provides data organizer and timekeeping functions and can be programmed to control other devices. Data interfaces are provided for transferring data between the pointing device and other devices.
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