Display method and apparatus employing cursor panning
Patent 4720703 Issued on January 19, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 4, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 4, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3576574 3903510 Real time toroidal pan Graphics image relocation for display viewporting and pel scrolling Patent #: 4663617 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 07/047573 filed on 05/04/1987US Classes:345/163, Mouse345/682Image based (addressing)ExaminersPrimary: Brigance, Gerald L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG09G 5/08 (20060101)G09G 5/14 (20060101) AbstractIn a graphics display system, a cursor is used to pan a viewport relative to a block of stored information only part of which is selectable to be viewed through the viewport. As long as a cursor remains within the viewport, it can be utilized in a conventional manner under the control of a mouse or the like to provide interaction with display information. When the cursor is moved outside the viewport of the display, the viewport is panned to include the cursor. | |
