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Rubber band graphical user interface control

  • US 6,677,965 B1
  • Filed: 07/13/2000
  • Issued: 01/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for interfacing with a user of a computer system having a graphical user display, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) controlling a pointer element on the graphical user display with a user pointer controller, the pointer controller having position and selection status responsive to operation by a user;

    (b) displaying on said graphical user display a control icon having one or more action areas, said action areas comprising at least one forward action area or one backward action area;

    (c) monitoring said position and selection status of said pointer controller to detect if one of said action areas has been selected by said user;

    (d) altering the appearance of said control icon and said pointer to visually indicate the selection of said action area by displaying a virtual rubber band on said graphical user display, said virtual rubber band encircling said action area and said pointer element; and

    (e) allowing repetitive operation of said action area while said selection is detected by autonomously repeatedly periodically generating a signal to said computer system indicative of a selection made by said user of said control icon action area.

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