Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Lao, Lun-yi (Department: 2677)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Cursor mark position control device
C345S157000, C345S164000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07042441
ABSTRACT:
A scroll wheel assembly includes a rotatable member. Encoded rotation of the rotating member causes scrolling of an image on a display screen along an axis. An actuator is located within the rotational member. Pressure on different parts of the actuator causes scrolling of the image in opposing directions along a second axis. Pressure upon additional parts of the actuator can provide additional screen functions. Functions and commands caused by manipulation of the rotatable member or actuator may also be programmable.
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Adams Aditha M.
Bathiche Steven N.
Fisher Steven W.
Garcia Gino
Lindhout Daan
Lao Lun-yi
Microsoft Corporation
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