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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2006
Julien Piot, Rolle, CH;
Olivier Egloff, Renens, CH;
Simone Arrigo, Ticino, CH;
Lucas Gattoni, Geneva, CH;
Nicolas Ramond, Lugrin, FR;
David Tarongi Vanrell, Romanel-sur-Lausanne, CH;
Julien Piot, Rolle, CH;
Olivier Egloff, Renens, CH;
Simone Arrigo, Ticino, CH;
Lucas Gattoni, Geneva, CH;
Nicolas Ramond, Lugrin, FR;
David Tarongi Vanrell, Romanel-sur-Lausanne, CH;
Logitech Europe S.A., Romanel-sur-Morges, CH;
Abstract
One aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for improved cursor control in a device which can operate both on a work surface and in air. Cursor resolution is reduced as the user engages with the device for clicking, leading to more precise movement closer to the target, as well as reduced parasitic and other unintentional motion of the cursor during clicking. Moreover, one aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for improved battery life in an in-air pointing device. In another aspect, the present invention is a method a system for improved user interface interaction, for UI controls such as sliders, pop-up boxes, menus, lists and button groups.