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Proximity selection of selectable item in a graphical user interface

  • US 6,717,600 B2
  • Filed: 12/15/2000
  • Issued: 04/06/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for enabling a selection of a selectable item in a graphical user interface displayed on a computer display screen, comprising:

  • receiving a user definable fixed shape and size of an area surrounding a displayed moveable cursor;

    for a given user defined area, i) enabling a selectable item to be selected when the cursor is moved and a portion of the user defined area surrounding the displayed cursor intersects with a portion of the selectable item;

    ii) receiving an input selection when the selectable item is enabled to be selected; and

    iii) causing the selectable item to be selected.

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