Switch active display between 2 monitors without click

Hi,
I'm using OS Mavericks with dual monitor setup (iMac with an external monitor) + each monitor has it's own spaces. I'm wondering if there is a way to instantly switch the active monitor (focus) to the other by just moving my mouse to that monitor (without clicking anywhere in that monitor's space to activate it).
Thanks in advance!

Hi reedoo,
Any update here?
If you have found any possible solutions (or the information from the manfacturer) regarding the issue , it would be very kind of you to share it here, which would be very helpful for the others who will read this thread.
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Michael Shao
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