Keeping the mouse pointer in a frame

Hi all,
I am making an application in which I want the mouse cursor to "stay" in the frame.
Let me explain, typically, if the user points the mouse outside of the frame and clicks, the focus of the mouse will move away from the java application. However, in my situation, I want the mouse events to be "stuck" on the application, even if the user clicks outside of the application. The focus can be lost if the user hits escape or some key.
I have seen this done before in some java games: for example the windowed setting of the game titan attack by puppy games does this (http://www.puppygames.net/titan-attacks).
Any ideas?
-Adam

Use a full screen application.
Personally, I don't think any application should take control of your mouse if you attempt to move it away from your application. I'm in control of the desktop, not your application.

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