Predictive Cursor

A cursor display technique designed to compensate for the delays inherent in speech-based or other high-latency input methods. A predictive cursor shows an indicator ahead of the actual cursor position, offset by the estimated distance the cursor will travel during the input processing delay. This allows users to see approximately where the cursor will be when their command (such as "Stop") is actually recognised and executed, rather than where it is at the moment of speaking. The technique aims to reduce overshoot errors and improve target selection accuracy, though empirical studies have shown mixed results depending on the consistency of the recognition delay.