Intuitive cursor moving method and device

摘要

A method, apparatus and computer program product for controlling a cursor on a display screen is disclosed. The initial area of contact of a portion of an object positioned on a touch-sensitive pad is detected. Whilst contact is maintained at substantially the same position on the pad, a change in the area of contact caused by relative movement about said position is detected. A cursor is then positioned on the display screen such that changes in the area of contact in a first direction cause the cursor to move in a first direction.