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A machine, method and medium for implementing functions using an input device in a manner that enhances efficient operation of a mechanism capable of operating in at least two states. The functions are implemented via a convenient input device, such as a mouse. One or more specified actuators of the

A machine, method and medium for implementing functions using an input device in a manner that enhances efficient operation of a mechanism capable of operating in at least two states. The functions are implemented via a convenient input device, such as a mouse. One or more specified actuators of the input device implement a given function when the mechanism is in a first state, while at least one of those actuators implements a different function when the mechanism is in a second state. In embodiments of the present invention contemplating that the mechanism is a microscope system, two states in which the microscope system is envisioned to operate are a scan state and a pause state. The scan state allows the microscope system to execute a pre-defined scan sequence, while the pause state allows the microscope system to pause from that sequence.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A computer-readable medium, for use with a computer, for controlling a microscope system, comprising:reception means for detecting the receipt of two or more signals from an input device having two or more actuators,wherein each of said two or more signals correspond to the actuati

[ We claim:] [1.] A computer-readable medium, for use with a computer, for controlling a microscope system, comprising:reception means for detecting the receipt of two or more signals from an input device having two or more actuators,wherein each of said two or more signals correspond to the actuation of one of said two or more actuators;scan means, responsive to said reception means, for executing a scan sequence, thereby placing the microscope system into a scan state,wherein receipt of a first signal of said two or more signals by said reception means is interpreted in accordance with said scan state, causing implementation of a first function; andpause means, responsive to said reception means, for placing the microscope system into a pause state,wherein receipt of said first signal of said two or more signals by said reception means is interpreted in accordance with said pause state, causing implementation of a second function.