Hand held control device with dual mode joystick for pointing and scrolling
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1. A control device for controlling a visual pointer on a computer display means, comprising:
- a control unit constructed and arranged to be used hand held and free of support from a surface;
a dual function joy stick means comprising a guide pin, for controlling movement of the pointer in two dimensions, and for scrolling;
means for alternating joy stick function between controlling movement of the pointer and scrolling, said means comprising a selector switch operationally connected to the guide pin; and
at least one activation button separate from the joy stick means.
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Abstract
Control device (computer mouse) for moving a visual pointer on a display constituting part of a user interface for computer equipment. The control device is designed to be used hand held free of support from any surface, as the movement of the pointer in two dimensions takes place by means of a guide pin), a so-called joy-stick. The guide pin preferably has a double function so that it may also be used for scrolling the display. The control device may include an attachment for the user'"'"'s hand or wrist, and may be integrated with a telephone receiver or with a remote control for a television set or the like.
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1. A control device for controlling a visual pointer on a computer display means, comprising:
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a control unit constructed and arranged to be used hand held and free of support from a surface; a dual function joy stick means comprising a guide pin, for controlling movement of the pointer in two dimensions, and for scrolling; means for alternating joy stick function between controlling movement of the pointer and scrolling, said means comprising a selector switch operationally connected to the guide pin; and at least one activation button separate from the joy stick means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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