Patent ID: 7773071
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of moving an image with an input device, the method comprising: producing a first vector signal with the input device, wherein the first vector signal includes a first directional component that corresponds to a first movement of the input device in order to move the image in a first direction; storing the first vector signal in the input device; multiplying the first vector signal by a scalar to produce a first augmented vector signal; and repetitively transmitting the first augmented vector signal from the input device for continuous movement of the image in the first direction upon cessation of movement of the input device and depression of a key on the input device to produce a command signal, wherein the input device is configured to repetitively transmit the first augmented vector signal until a second vector signal is produced, wherein the second vector signal includes a second directional component that corresponds to a second movement of the input device different from the first movement, and wherein the input device is configured to repetitively transmit the first augmented vector signal until the command signal is terminated upon release of the key.