Method and system for per widget graphical pointer control withi

Details Method and system for per widget graphical pointer control withi Method and system for per widget graphical pointer control withi

Filed on

1995-11-14

Date issued

1998-03-24

Examiner

Bayerl, Raymond J.

Patent Class

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

SubClass

Display driving control circuitry

SubSubClass

Controlling the condition of display elements

Other Related Categories

345145, G06F 314

Type

Patent

Status

active

Patent number

057322287

Description

ABSTRACT:
A method and system are disclosed for controlling the movement of a graphical pointer displayed within a display device of a data processing system having a graphical pointing device. According to the present invention, a widget, a predefined region within a graphical display, and a graphical pointer are displayed within the display device of the data processing system. When the graphical pointer is displayed at positions within the widget, a first relationship correlates manipulation of the graphical pointing device and movement of the graphical pointer within the display device. Conversely, when the graphical pointer is displayed at positions without the widget, a second relationship correlates manipulation of the graphical pointing device and movement of the graphical pointer within the display device. In response to manipulation of the graphical pointing device, movement of the graphical pointer is determined in accordance with the first relationship when the graphical pointer is displayed at positions within the widget and in accordance with the second relationship when the graphical pointer is displayed at positions without the widget, wherein control of the graphical pointer is enhanced.

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