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Apparatus and method for providing cursor in electronic device

An electronic device and cursor technology, which is applied in the direction of electrical digital data processing, input/output process of data processing, instruments, etc., can solve the problem that it is difficult to use the mouse cursor to select

Active Publication Date: 2019-11-01
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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However, when objects are small in size, it can be difficult to select them with the mouse cursor

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[0035] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of exemplary aspects of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. The description includes various specific details to assist in that understanding, but these details are to be regarded as merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the aspects described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Also, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0036] Electronic devices according to various aspects of the present disclosure may include any suitable type of mobile and non-mobile devices. Examples of non-mobile devices may include desktop computers and other similar devices, while examples of mobile devices may include mobile terminals such as vid...

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An apparatus is provided including a controller configured to: detect whether a displayed object is an icon; detect whether a cursor is located inside an area surrounding the displayed object, when the displayed object is the icon; move the cursor to a first location within the displayed object, when the cursor is located inside the area; and hold the cursor still after the cursor is moved to the first location, wherein the cursor is held still for a waiting time period.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to electronic devices, and in particular, to providing cursors in electronic devices. Background technique [0002] Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and set-top boxes are constantly evolving. Some of these electronic devices provide a mouse cursor for allowing a user to select a display object. However, when objects are small in size, it may be difficult to select them with a mouse cursor. Therefore, there is a need for a new technique for providing a cursor in an electronic device to facilitate selection of a small object using a mouse cursor. Contents of the invention [0003] The present disclosure aims to meet the above needs. [0004] Accordingly, an aspect of the present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for allowing a user to conveniently use a mouse cursor in an electronic device. [0005] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for providing a mouse...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/0487
CPCG06F3/04812G06F3/04817G06F3/04842G06F3/0487
Inventor 郑奭熙申幸真林玟京崔泳谨黄炯锡
Owner SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD