Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-21
2009-02-10
Nguyen, Jimmy H (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Cursor mark position control device
C345S158000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07489299
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a 3D pointing device and methods for 3D pointing which provide accurate translation of movement of the 3D pointing device into user interface commands, e.g., cursor movement. According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a 3D pointing device includes a plurality of accelerometers.
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Liberty Matthew G.
Simpkins Daniel S.
Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc.
Nguyen Jimmy H
Potomac Patent Group PLLC
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