Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Touch panel
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-17
2008-08-05
Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 4163)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Touch panel
C715S785000, C715S973000, C715S786000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07408538
ABSTRACT:
A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.
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Bathiche Steven N.
Cauthorn James H.
Hinckley Kenneth P.
Sinclair Michael J.
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Cerullo Liliana
Microsoft Corporation
Robinson Mark A.
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