Information processing device, cursor control method, and cursor control program

The information processing device addresses the issue of distant window launches by using area display and cursor control units to facilitate efficient cursor movement between displays, enhancing user experience in multi-display setups.

JP7727697B2Active Publication Date: 2025-08-21NEC PERSONAL COMPUTERS LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2023176773
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-12
Publication Date
2025-08-21
Estimated Expiration
2043-10-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In multi-display environments or large-screen setups, launching an application on one display causes the window to appear far from the mouse cursor, necessitating significant cursor movement, leading to a poor user experience.

Method used

An information processing device with an area display control unit that displays multiple areas on the screen when certain conditions are met, and a cursor control unit that moves the mouse cursor between these areas based on user input, enhancing cursor movement efficiency.

Benefits of technology

Improves user experience by allowing seamless cursor movement between displays, reducing the need for extensive cursor navigation and maintaining user focus on the task at hand.

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Abstract

To improve user experience regarding cursor movements.SOLUTION: An information processing device comprises: an area display control unit 21 for displaying a plurality of areas related to movements of a mouse cursor on a display screen when prescribed display conditions are met; and a cursor control unit 22 for, when the mouse cursor enters one of the areas, moving the mouse cursor into another area or near the other area. The cursor after moving using the plurality of areas is highlighted by a highlighting unit 23. After displaying the plurality of areas, the area display control unit 21 hides the plurality of areas when prescribed hide conditions are met.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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