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A method and system are disclosed for positioning a graphical pointer displayed within a widget displayed within the display device of a data processing system having a graphical pointing device. According to the present invention, a widget, a predefined region of a graphical display, and a graphica

A method and system are disclosed for positioning a graphical pointer displayed within a widget displayed within the display device of a data processing system having a graphical pointing device. According to the present invention, a widget, a predefined region of a graphical display, and a graphical pointer are displayed within the display device. A first relationship is defined which correlates manipulation of the graphical pointing device and movement of the graphical pointer when the graphical pointer is within a first region within the widget. A second relationship is also defined which correlates manipulation of the graphical pointing device and movement of the graphical pointer when the graphical pointer is within a second region within the widget. In response to a manipulation of the graphical pointing device, the graphical pointer moves in accordance with the first relationship when the graphical pointer is displayed at positions within the first region and in accordance with the second relationship when the graphical pointer is displayed at positions within the second region, wherein positioning of the graphical pointer within the widget is enhanced.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for positioning a graphical pointer displayed within a display device of a data processing system, said data processing system including a graphical pointing device, said method comprising:displaying a predefined region within said display device, wherein said pr

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for positioning a graphical pointer displayed within a display device of a data processing system, said data processing system including a graphical pointing device, said method comprising:displaying a predefined region within said display device, wherein said predefined region is a portion of an output display of said display device;displaying a graphical pointer within said display device;defining a first relationship which correlates manipulation of said graphical pointing device and movement of said graphical pointer when said graphical pointer is within a first subregion within said predefined region;defining a second relationship which correlates manipulation of said graphical pointing device and movement of said graphical pointer when said graphical pointer is within a second subregion within said predefined region; andin response to a manipulation of said graphical pointing device, moving said graphical pointer in accordance with said first relationship when said graphical pointer is displayed at positions within said first subregion and in accordance with said second relationship when said graphical pointer is displayed at positions within said second subregion, wherein positioning of said graphical pointer within said predefined region is enhanced.