Device for controlling on-screen pointer

Details Device for controlling on-screen pointer Device for controlling on-screen pointer

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Dharia, Prabodh M (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

C345S159000, C345S163000, C345S165000, C345S167000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07898523

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a pointing device (20) for controlling an on-screen pointer (32). The pointing device (20) has a top body portion (22) for manipulation by the thumb of a user, and a bottom body portion (30) for manipulation by the fingers of the same hand of a user. Relative movement between the top and bottom body portions (22, 30) causes movement of an on-screen pointer (32).

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