INPUT DEVICE, INPUT METHOD AS WELL AS A CORRESPONDING COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

摘要

An input device is designed such that a sequence of signals is generated when the rotary regulator (14) is actuated. The sequence of signals causing an operating system of the data processing device to modify the values of the data used for positioning a cursor on the graphical user interface. The cursor is moved along a substantially linear track on the graphical user interface if the cursor is visualized according to the data used for positioning the same. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) Input method; (B) Computer program; and (C) Computer-readable storage medium