Method and system for positioning a graphical pointer within a w

Details Method and system for positioning a graphical pointer within a w Method and system for positioning a graphical pointer within a w

1995-11-14

1998-01-20

Powell, Mark R.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Light pen for fluid matrix display panel

345159, 345146, 395333, 395334, G09G 508

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057105740

ABSTRACT:
A method and system are disclosed for positioning a graphical pointer displayed within a widget displayed within the display device of a data processing system having a graphical pointing device. According to the present invention, a widget, a predefined region of a graphical display, and a graphical pointer are displayed within the display device. A first relationship is defined which correlates manipulation of the graphical pointing device and movement of the graphical pointer when the graphical pointer is within a first region within the widget. A second relationship is also defined which correlates manipulation of the graphical pointing device and movement of the graphical pointer when the graphical pointer is within a second region within the widget. In response to a manipulation of the graphical pointing device, the graphical pointer moves in accordance with the first relationship when the graphical pointer is displayed at positions within the first region and in accordance with the second relationship when the graphical pointer is displayed at positions within the second region, wherein positioning of the graphical pointer within the widget is enhanced.

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