Patent ID: 8743053
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: receiving input to enter a cursor path restriction mode; and while in the cursor path restriction mode: determining an existing path to associate with the cursor path restriction mode, the cursor path restriction mode restricting movement of a cursor to a restricted path associated with the existing path; receiving spatial inputs from a pointing device configured to control the cursor on a display, wherein the spatial inputs signal positions on the display; moving the cursor in response to the received spatial inputs so that the cursor moves on the restricted path that tracks the existing path displayed on the display, such that whenever the spatial inputs signal a position not on the restricted path, movement of the cursor remains confined to the restricted path; and during said moving, in addition to showing movement of the cursor, altering what is displayed on the display, wherein said altering is dependent upon movement of the cursor along at least a portion of the restricted path.