Cursor positioning method

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1995-12-18

1998-04-28

Bayerl, Raymond J.

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Light pen for fluid matrix display panel

395339, 395964, G09G 508

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057450994

ABSTRACT:
A method for positioning a cursor relative to a reference position on the display using the pointing device includes the steps of positioning the cursor at a position on a display with a pointing device, selecting the position as the reference position, the reference position associated with an object, moving the cursor to a plurality of cursor positions not associated with the object on the display with the pointing device, and displaying a plurality of offset values on the display, the offset values being calculated in response to the reference position and the plurality of cursor positions.

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