Virtual pointing devices for displays
US7872636B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0346
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus having corresponding methods and computer programs comprises: an accelerometer adapted to be worn by a user, wherein the accelerometer, when worn by the user, generates an acceleration signal representing acceleration of the user along a plurality of axes; a display device to generate a display comprising one or more objects and a cursor; and a controller to move the cursor in the display in accordance with the acceleration signal.
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