SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A CURSOR BASED ON FINGER PRESSURE AND DIRECTION

摘要

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for implementing a virtual mouse. In one embodiment, the functions implemented include activating the virtual mouse, determining a location of a cursor icon associated with the virtual mouse, and deactivating the virtual mouse. In various embodiments, the position of virtual mouse is determined by a processor based upon an orientation or position of a finger touching a touchscreen and a measured or calculated pressure applied by the finger to the touchscreen.