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System and method for acquiring a target with intelligent pointer movement

US8248365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2008
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04812
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is generally directed to assisting users to position a pointer on a target. Embodiments of the present invention provide a system, method, and computer-readable medium that guide a pointer toward a target. After the pointer is located on a target, pointer movement continues to be adjusted so that the user may easily keep the pointer located on the target.

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