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Intelligent screen cursor
Assignee: Borland Software Corp
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Filing: 1996-11-18
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Granted: 1997-08-05
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Expires: 2016-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A system for assisting a user of a computer system in entering valid information includes a computer having a processor and a memory, a display device for illustrating screen objects, a screen cursor for indicating a location on the display device, an input device for positioning the screen cursor, and screen information for indicating user operations available with the input device.
Inventors
- 👤 Lars Frid-Nielsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:58
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/048; G06F3/0481; G06F3/04812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In a computer system, an improved method for providing feedback to a user, the method comprising: displaying a user interface comprising a two-dimensional array of picture elements (pixels); displaying on the user interface a cursor for indicating a position at a particular pixel on the user interface, said cursor moving on the user interface in response to movement of a pointing device by a user, said pointing device including at least two user-activated buttons, each which generates a first signal when single clicked by the user and generating a second signal when double clicked by the user; and as the pointing device is moved by the user, displaying feedback to the user for indicating all combinations of said signals which comprise valid input for each pixel pointed to by the cursor as it moves across the user interface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a computer system, an improved method for providing feedback to a user, the method comprising: displaying a user interface comprising a two-dimensional array of picture elements (pixels); displaying on the user interface a cursor for indicating a position at a particular pixel on the user interface, said cursor moving on the user interface in response to movement of a pointing device by a user, said pointing device including at least two user-activated buttons, each which generates a first signal when single clicked by the user and generating a second signal when double clicked by the user; and as the pointing device is moved by the user, displaying feedback to the user for indicating all combinations of said signals which comprise valid input for each pixel pointed to by the cursor as it moves across the user interface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-08-04 | 2001-02-03 | 2001-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-08-04 | 2005-02-03 | 2005-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-08-04 | 2009-02-03 | 2009-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |