Apparatus and method for achieving absolute and relative positioning of a graphics cursor
US6559833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A touchpad and supporting logic that provides absolute or relative positioning of a graphics cursor on a display. Absolute positioning is preferably invoked by touching the touchpad in a designated region. Relative positioning is preferably implemented by continual movement across a touchpad relative to a reference location. A method of achieving absolute and relative positioning is also disclosed.
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