Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device
Patent
1997-10-29
1999-11-02
Hjerpe, Richard A.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Cursor mark position control device
345156, 345157, 345145, 345168, 345165, 345166, G09G 508
Patent
active
059779527
ABSTRACT:
A method and system in a computer system having a display and a keyboard for automatically adjusting a pointing device to accommodate both left-handed and right-handed users, wherein the pointing device is utilized in association with a graphical user interface displayed within the computer system. Initially, the location of the pointing device with respect to a central location is electronically determined. The graphical user interface is subsequently automatically altered to indicate a left-handed pointing device preference, if the pointing device is located to the left of the central location. Likewise, the graphical user interface is automatically altered to indicate a right-handed pointing device preference, if the pointing device is located to the right of the central location. The pointing device can comprise a mouse, and the central location can be identified as the keyboard or the display. In addition, the location of the mouse with respect to the central location can be electronically determined via microwave, infrared, optical, radio frequency or magnetic techniques.
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Dillon Andrew J.
Duffield Edward H.
Hjerpe Richard A.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Tran Henry N.
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