Abstract: A control system for controlling a display, comprising a palm rest provided with a support face configured to receive a palm of a hand of an operator, two lateral faces situated on either side of the palm rest, and a front face. The control system also comprises four controls, namely a wheel projecting from one of the lateral faces, moveable relative to the palm rest along three non-coplanar axes, a push-button, a rotary ring positioned on the front face and able to rotate relative to the palm rest, a trackball, arranged at the center of the rotary ring and able to rotate relative to the palm rest about two complementary axes. Finally, the control system comprises a computer configured to generate control commands to control the display as a function of the actions on the four controls.

Abstract: A financial transaction network includes a customer network serviced by a host processor. The financial transaction network provides customers with a plurality of diverse and interchangeable financial products and financial services that customers may utilize to directly manage their financial assets. The host processor acts as a communications switch validating incoming transaction requests and routing them to specialized subsystems. The host processor maintains central records that can be accessed by network participants. The financial transaction network enables customers to continually interchange account values relating to any financial product, or financial service within the network. With its accessibility, speed and finality of settlement, the network permits these interchanges to be accomplished with maximum efficiency.

Abstract: A financial transaction network includes a customer network serviced by a host processor. The financial transaction network provides customers with a plurality of diverse and interchangeable financial products and financial services that customers may utilize to directly manage their financial assets. The host processor acts as a communications switch validating incoming transaction requests and routing them to specialized subsystems. The host processor maintains central records that can be accessed by network participants. The financial transaction network enables customers to continually interchange account values relating to any financial product, or financial service within the network. With its accessibility, speed and finality of settlement, the network permits these interchanges to be accomplished with maximum efficiency.