Patent ID: 7038661
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: G06F,G09G

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented process for selecting an object within a space by a user causing a laser beam to be shone on the object, comprising using a computer to perform the following process actions: directing a laser beam generated by a cursor device to shine on said object, wherein the cursor device comprises a laser which when activated projects said laser beam into the space and a pair of servos connected to laser, wherein the first of the servos is configured so as to move the laser in a manner that controls the yaw direction of the laser beam and the other of the servos is configured so as to move the laser in a manner that controls the pitch direction of the laser beam; determining whether the laser beam is being shone on the object, said determination comprising, whenever the laser beam is being shone on the object, selecting that object for future control actions.