30. A process for selectable input based on motion of a pointing device in relation to a region having a plurality of selectable characters, the process comprising the steps of: tracking the motion of the pointing device in relation to the region, wherein the tracked motion defines a device path comprising at least two selected positions; determining which of the selected positions along the device path correspond to at least one of the selectable characters; and detecting a characteristic motion of the pointing device, the characteristic motion corresponding to at least one of the selected positions along the device path that correspond to at least one of the selectable characters.
30. A process for selectable input based on motion of a pointing device in relation to a region having a plurality of selectable characters, the process comprising the steps of: tracking the motion of the pointing device in relation to the region, wherein the tracked motion defines a device path comprising at least two selected positions; determining which of the selected positions along the device path correspond to at least one of the selectable characters; and detecting a characteristic motion of the pointing device, the characteristic motion corresponding to at least one of the selected positions along the device path that correspond to at least one of the selectable characters. 40. The process of claim 30 , wherein the tracked motion of the pointing device comprises any of planar motion and non-planar motion of the pointing device in relation to a surface of the region.