EP0467720A2
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A mouse cursor control system
Assignee: Fujitsu Ltd
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Filing: 1991-07-22
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2011-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A display screen is divided into a plurality of split screens and a mouse equipped with a switch moves a cursor among the plurality of split screens. A first position of the mouse is memorized when the switch is depressed. A cursor is moved to a predetermined position in the split screen belonging to a predetermined scope of the distance of movement if the mouse is moved from the first position to a second position when the switch is released. <IMAGE>
Inventors
- 👤 Yoichi Yamada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/038; G06F3/048; G06F3/0481; G06F3/0487; G06F3/0489; G06F3/04892
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A mouse cursor control system for use in a display device in which a display screen is divided into a plurality of split screens and a mouse equipped with a switch means moves a cursor among said plurality of split screens, said mouse cursor control system comprising: means for memorizing a first position of said mouse when said switch means is depressed; and means for moving a cursor to a predetermined position in the split screen belonging to a predetermined scope of the distance of movement if said mouse is moved from said first position to a second position when said switch means is released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A mouse cursor control system for use in a display device in which a display screen is divided into a plurality of split screens and a mouse equipped with a switch means moves a cursor among said plurality of split screens, said mouse cursor control system comprising: means for memorizing a first position of said mouse, when said switch means is depressed; means for displaying an indicating means connecting said first position with a predetermined position on the split screen belonging to a predetermined scope of the direction of moving, when said mouse is moved from said first position to second position; and means for moving a cursor to a predetermined position in the split screen pointed to by said indicating means, when said switch means is released.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mouse cursor control system according to claim 2 wherein said indicating means comprises a line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mouse cursor control system according to claim 2 wherein said line comprises a rubber band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
105 words
A mouse cursor control method for use in a display device in which a display screen is divided into a plurality of split screens and a mouse equipped with a switch means moves a cursor among said plurality of split screens, said mouse cursor control method comprising: means for memorizing a first position of said mouse when said switch means is depressed; and means for moving a cursor to a predetermined position in the split screen belonging to a predetermined scope of the distance of movement if said mouse is moved from said first position to a second position when said switch means is released.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
128 words
A mouse cursor control method for use in a display device in which a display screen is divided into a plurality of split screens and a mouse equipped with a switch means moves a cursor among said plurality of split screens, said mouse cursor control method comprising: means for memorizing a first position of said mouse, when said switch means is depressed; means for displaying an indicating means connecting said first position with a predetermined position on the split screen belonging to a predetermined scope of the direction of moving, when said mouse is moved from said first position to second position; and means for moving a cursor to a predetermined position in the split screen pointed to by said indicating means, when said switch means is released.
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