Method and apparatus for displaying a cursor on a display

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display driving control circuitry – Controlling the condition of display elements

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345145, 345336, 345977, G06F 314

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing visual cues on a display within a data processing system. An animated cross hair having a center that coincides with the cursor hot spot is displayed, wherein attention of a viewer of the animated cross hair is drawn to the cursor hot spot by the animated cross hair.

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