Systems and methods for executing functions for objects based on the movement of an input device
US6847348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04883
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, computer program products and systems are provided for executing a function of a data processing computer system. The function may relate to an object. The method may be performed by: displaying a graphical representation of an object on a display device; receiving movement data from an input device, identifying a matching movement pattern that matches the cursor movement, which corresponds to the movement data; selecting a function that relates to the matching movement pattern and the object; and executing the function for the object. The identifying step can be performed by measuring the cursor movement as changes of the cursor coordinates occur. The result may then be compared to a plurality of predefined reference movement patterns. One movement pattern may be selected out of the plurality of reference movement patterns as the matching movement pattern for the object.
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