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Computer-user-interface-for-non-dominant-hand-assisted-control

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Details

Inventors: Krivacic, Robert T.;
Assignee: Xerox Corporation (Stamford, CT)
Primary Examiner: Tung; Kee M.
Assistant Examiner: Luu; Matthew
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fay, Sharpe, Beall, Fagan, Minnich & McKee

A computer terminal user interface control is provided for allowing input from an operators non-dominant hand. Force sensitive resistor pairs are provided at right angles to one another. Forces applied to these transducers move a tool set to various sub-portions of a video display device. The user's dominant hand is then free to select from various sub-areas of the tool window positioned by the non-dominant hand in a simple and efficient manner.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION In accordance with the present invention, there is provide a secondary pointing device which is operated with a non-dominant hand of an operator and contemporaneously with operation of a conventional pointing device with a dominant hand.
In accordance with a more limited aspect of the present invention, there is provided a secondary pointing device which is particularly suited for operation with an operator's non-dominant hand.
In accordance with a yet more limited aspect of the present invention, the subject secondary pointing device is integrated to an existing portion of a conventional piece of computer equipment.
An advantage of the present invention is provided with a significant enhancement in overall speed and efficiency in implementing a graphical computer graphical user interface.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is a lessening of repetitive motions required to accomplish tasks while operating under a graphical user interface.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is the provision of a human/machine interface which minimizes operator fatigue, thereby resulting in even further enhanced efficiencies.
Further advantages will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon a reading and understanding of the subject specification.

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