Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Touch panel
Patent
1996-06-13
1998-11-10
Luu, Matthew
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Touch panel
345156, 345157, G09G 500
Patent
active
058350799
ABSTRACT:
A computer system, article of manufacture, and method direct a computer system, having at least a processor, memory, and touchscreen, to create a virtual pointing device. The method includes the steps of detecting a hand placed on the touchscreen, designating at least one area of the touchscreen under at least a portion of the hand as the virtual pointing device, in response to movement of the portion of the hand across the touchscreen, moving the activated area in substantial accordance with the movement of the portion of the hand, positioning a pointer on the touchscreen such that movement of the area on the touchscreen in a first direction causes the pointer to move in the first direction, and in response to activating the area by at least a second portion of the hand, executing at least one command on an object or text positioned substantially under the pointer.
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Dillon Andrew J.
Henkler Richard A.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Luu Matthew
Yociss Lisa B.
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