Method and system for controlling a display device
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and system for controlling a display device. In one embodiment, a start position is registered which defines the first position and orientation of a remote controller relative to the position of the display device. When movement of the remote controller is detected, a second position and orientation of the remote controller is determined. A point on the display device is determined where a mathematical line extending from the front edge of the remote controller along its longitudinal axis intersects the front plane of the display device. Finally, a message is sent for causing a cursor displayed on the display device to be moved to the point where the mathematical line intersects the front plane of the display device.
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56 Claims
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26. A method for controlling a display device comprising:
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displaying a cursor upon said display device at a first cursor position;
detecting movement of a controller from a first orientation to a second orientation using a motion detector operable for detecting a change in orientation;
generating a signal from said controller in response to said detecting of said change in orientation;
processing said signal to determine a second cursor position; and
displaying said cursor at said second position. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A controller for a display device comprising:
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a motion detector coupled to a bus and operable to detect a change in controller orientation;
a processor coupled to said bus and operable to generate a signal in response to said change in controller orientation; and
a communication device coupled to said bus and operable to transmit said signal to cause said display device to change a displayed image. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A handheld mouse for controlling a display device, said mouse comprising:
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a motion detector coupled to a bus and operable to detect a change in mouse orientation;
a processor coupled to said bus and operable to generate a signal in response to said change in mouse orientation; and
a communication device coupled to said bus and operable to transmit said signal to cause said display device to change a displayed image. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
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