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  Systems and methods for operating a measurement and testing instrumentUSPTO Application #: 20060136156Title: Systems and methods for operating a measurement and testing instrument Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing user input are provided. One such method includes: receiving a first user input provided via a first component of a pointing device, moving a cursor displayed on a display device responsive to the first user input, receiving a second user input provided by rotating a second component of the pointing device, and modifying an item corresponding to a current location of the cursor. (end of abstract)
Agent: Agilent Technologies, Inc. Legal Department, Dl429 - Loveland, CO, US Inventor: Michael R. Fender USPTO Applicaton #: 20060136156 - Class: 702068000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, Or Testing, Measurement System In A Specific Environment, Electrical Signal Parameter Measurement System, Waveform Analysis, Display Of Waveform, Having Specified User Interface (e.g., Marker, Menu) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060136156. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation of copending U.S. utility application entitled, "SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A MEASUREMENT AND TESTING INSTRUMENT," having U.S. Ser. No. 10/638,217, filed Aug. 7, 2003, which is entirely incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND [0002] Modern oscilloscopes are powerful and complex tools for performing various tasks. In performing tasks, an operator often uses a user interface (UI) of the oscilloscope. Navigating the UI of such an oscilloscope can often be difficult and time consuming. For example, past implementations of the UI have required a user to navigate menus and dialogs to provide user-input. Using menus and dialogs to provide user-input has been, unfortunately, a slow and cumbersome process. SUMMARY [0003] An embodiment of a method for operating a measurement and testing instrument includes receiving a first user input provided via a first component of a pointing device, moving a cursor displayed on a display device responsive to the first user input, receiving a second user input provided by rotating a second component of the pointing device, and modifying an item corresponding to a current location of the cursor. [0004] An embodiment of a system for operating a measurement and testing instrument includes an input-execution module for modifying an item displayed on a display device responsive to a second user input provided by rotating a second component of a pointing device, and an input-dispatch module for passing the second user input to the input-execution module responsive to a cursor being displayed at a location corresponding to the input-execution module, wherein a location of the cursor is responsive to a first user input provided by a first component of the pointing device. [0005] Other systems, methods, features and/or advantages will be or may become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features, and/or advantages be included within this description and be protected by the accompanying claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0006] In the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views. Furthermore, the components in the drawings are not drawn to scale. [0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram depicting an embodiment of a measurement system. [0008] FIGS. 2A and 2B depict examples of pointing devices that may be used to provide user input to an MTI. [0009] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram depicting user-input dialogs that may be used to enable a user to provide user-input. [0010] FIGS. 4A-4D depict examples of how a scrolling component may be used to modify a displayed waveform. [0011] FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of an exemplary MTI. [0012] FIG. 6A is a flow chart depicting an embodiment of a method for responding to user-input provided via a scrolling component of an pointing device. [0013] FIG. 6B is a flow chart depicting another embodiment of a method for responding to user-input provided via a scrolling component of an pointing device. [0014] FIG. 7A is a flow chart depicting another embodiment of a method for responding to user-input provided via a scrolling component of an pointing device. [0015] FIG. 7B is a flow chart depicting another embodiment of a method for responding to user-input provided via a scrolling component of an pointing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0016] As will be described in more detail below, systems and methods may allow a user to quickly and easily operate a measurement and testing instrument. For example, a user may move a mouse to position a cursor over a desired item displayed by a measurement and testing instrument (MTI), and may then rotate a mouse-wheel to modify the displayed item. Clicking on the item to be modified is not required; a current position of the cursor is used by the MTI to identify the item to be modified. [0017] FIG. 1 is a block diagram depicting an embodiment of a measurement system 100. The measurement system 100 includes a measurement and testing instrument (MTI) 102 and a device under test (DUT) 104. The MTI 102 is configured to measure characteristics of signals 106 provided by the DUT 104. Note that the signals 106 may be provided via a probing instrument (e.g., a voltage probe) that is used to probe the DUT 104. The MTI 102 may be, for example, an oscilloscope, a spectrum analyzer, a logic analyzer, a vector analyzer, a network analyzer, or a time interval analyzer. The DUT 104 may be any electronic device or circuit that is to be tested. [0018] The MTI 102 includes a display 103 that displays waveforms corresponding to respective signals 106 received from the DUT 104. The display 103 may be any type of display now known or later developed. The display 103 may be, for example, among others, a cathode ray tube (CRT) display, a liquid crystal display (LCD) display, or a plasma display. The MTI 102 receives user input 105 that is provided by a pointing device 101. The pointing device may be, for example, among others, a pointing device illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B. [0019] FIGS. 2A and 2B depict two examples of pointing devices that may be used to provide user input to an MTI 102: a mouse 101-1 and a joy-stick unit 101-2. The mouse 101-1 includes the scrolling component 202, the selecting component 204, and the pointing component 206. The pointing component 206 is used for moving a cursor, the selecting component 204 is used for selecting an item located below a cursor, and the scrolling component 202 is used for scrolling. Continue reading... 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