Method and apparatus for controlling a pointer display based on the handling of a pointer device
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1. A wireless remote control unit for an entertainment system comprising:
- a sensor unit that generates an active signal to display a pointer on a display device of the entertainment system independent of the selection of any position direction, any command, and any option; and
a transmission unit, coupled to the navigation unit, to transmit the active signal to a wireless receiver of an entertainment system.
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Abstract
A pointing device includes a navigation unit that generates position signals that indicate where a pointer is directed. The pointing device includes a selection unit that generates selection signals that indicate that a selection is made. The pointing device includes a sensor unit that generates an active signal that indicates that the pointing device is being handled. A transmission unit is coupled to the navigation unit, selection unit, and sensor unit. The transmission unit transmits the position signals, selection signals, and active signal to a remote location.
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1. A wireless remote control unit for an entertainment system comprising:
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a sensor unit that generates an active signal to display a pointer on a display device of the entertainment system independent of the selection of any position direction, any command, and any option; and
a transmission unit, coupled to the navigation unit, to transmit the active signal to a wireless receiver of an entertainment system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A pointing device, comprising:
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a navigation unit to generate position signals indicating where a pointer is to be directed on a display device;
a selection unit to generate selection signals indicating when a selection is made;
a sensor unit, independent of the navigation unit and the selection unit, to generate an active signal indicating that the pointing device is being handled; and
a transmission unit coupled to the navigation unit, the selection unit and the sensor unit to receive the position signals, the selection signals and the active signal and transmit them to a remote location. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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