Patent ID: 8169405
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: G06F,G08C,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for using a three-dimensional pointing device with a software application that displays output on a television screen, the method comprising the steps of: displaying a first set of zoomable information on said television screen associated with said software application, wherein said software application includes at least one of: an electronic program guide, television screen controls, a photo album, a home video collection and a shopping interface; moving said three-dimensional pointing device; processing data associated with movement of said three-dimensional pointing device to compensate for unintended movement of said three-dimensional pointing device; moving a cursor displayed on said television screen based on said processed data to a new position on said television screen; and changing said display of said first set of information on said television screen in response to said new position of said cursor.