malik@rdin.UUCP (Jeff Malik) (03/16/84)
<> We are looking for the name of the position sensing device of a digitizer, also known as a puck, mouse, or cursor Our firm developes CAD systems for architects, space planners, and floor layout personnel. The digitizer is for entering things such as the room layout and furnishings. Our users are comfortable with the term "mouse," but we wish to find the correct term as the term "mouse" is the term used for another computer input device. We are searching for a term, other than those noted above, which will correctly describe the device and will sit comfortably with our users. If anyone knows of such a term, please let me know. Jeffrey Malik Resource Dynamics Incorporated New York philabs!rdin!malik
RUBIN@COLUMBIA-20.ARPA (03/26/84)
From: Michael Rubin <RUBIN@COLUMBIA-20.ARPA> The generic name for an x-y or x-y-z position-sensing device, according to the ACM Core Graphics specifications, is "locator." Other input devices are "valuator" (a one-dimensional locator), "stroke" (freehand drawing), "pick" (to select from a menu), "keyboard", and "button." -------