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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2001
Applicants:
Isao Kawashima, Kanagawa, JP;
Mario Tokoro, Tokyo, JP;
Inventors:
Isao Kawashima, Kanagawa, JP;
Mario Tokoro, Tokyo, JP;
Assignee:
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 3/048 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Users at a terminal are able to select network data using multiple, independently operated, cursors. These cursors include pointing devices, such as a mouse, a data tablet or other mechanism that selects data displayed on a terminal interface device. Decision logic may be used to determine which user has priority access when selected network content is desired by more than one user. This decision logic may be based on a user identity, terminal location, number of users at a terminal or other factors.