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Control method and system for objects on a computer

  • US 5,943,042 A
  • Filed: 10/05/1995
  • Issued: 08/24/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/07/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a computer system having a display device, a memory storing an object including associated data, and a physical pointing device wherein an identifier is stored corresponding with said object, a method for controlling said object in said computer system, comprising the steps of:

  • displaying an image corresponding to said object onto said display device;

    communicating said identifier corresponding with said object to said computer system, responsive to user input to said physical pointing device wherein said identifier is stored;

    directly associating said physical pointing device with said object as a function of said identifier;

    displaying said associated data, responsive to user input to said physical pointing device and said step of directly associating; and

    executing a command instruction with respect to said associated data.

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