US5635954A
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Mouse cursor control system
Assignee: Fujitsu Ltd
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Filing: 1991-07-19
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Granted: 1997-06-03
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Expires: 2011-07-19
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.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoichi Yamada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:01
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: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 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 defining a plurality of angular sectors of said screen, the origin of said sectors being defined by a first position of said mouse; means for memorizing said 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, said predetermined position being determined by the angular sector into which said mouse is moved when said mouse is moved from said first position to a second position; and means for moving said cursor to said predetermined position in the split screen pointed to by said indicating means, when said switch means is released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 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 defining a plurality of angular sectors of said screen, the origin of said sectors being defined by a first position of said mouse; means for memorizing said 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, said predetermined position being determined by the angular sector into which said mouse is moved when said mouse is moved from said first position to a second position; and means for moving said cursor to said 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 1 wherein said indicating means comprises a line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mouse cursor control system according to claim 1 wherein said line comprises a rubber band.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-06-02 | 2000-12-02 | 2001-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-06-02 | 2004-12-02 | 2005-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-06-02 | 2008-12-02 | 2009-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |