AU4210589A - Computer input device using an orientation sensor - Google Patents

Computer input device using an orientation sensor

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Publication number
AU4210589A
AU4210589A AU42105/89A AU4210589A AU4210589A AU 4210589 A AU4210589 A AU 4210589A AU 42105/89 A AU42105/89 A AU 42105/89A AU 4210589 A AU4210589 A AU 4210589A AU 4210589 A AU4210589 A AU 4210589A
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Australia
Prior art keywords
input device
orientation sensor
computer input
computer
orientation
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AU42105/89A
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AU618133B2 (en
Inventor
Donald E. Drumm
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Wang Laboratories Inc
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Wang Laboratories Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/011—Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality
    • G06F3/012—Head tracking input arrangements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/0304—Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means
    • G06F3/0312—Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means for tracking the rotation of a spherical or circular member, e.g. optical rotary encoders used in mice or trackballs using a tracking ball or in mouse scroll wheels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0338—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/16—Sound input; Sound output
    • G06F3/167—Audio in a user interface, e.g. using voice commands for navigating, audio feedback

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Audiology, Speech & Language Pathology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
AU42105/89A 1988-11-04 1989-08-31 Computer input device using an orientation sensor Ceased AU618133B2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US26741388A 1988-11-04 1988-11-04
US267413 1988-11-04

Publications (2)

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AU4210589A true AU4210589A (en) 1990-05-28
AU618133B2 AU618133B2 (en) 1991-12-12

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AU42105/89A Ceased AU618133B2 (en) 1988-11-04 1989-08-31 Computer input device using an orientation sensor

Country Status (5)

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EP (1) EP0417207A4 (en)
JP (1) JPH03502262A (en)
AU (1) AU618133B2 (en)
CA (1) CA1325854C (en)
WO (1) WO1990005356A1 (en)

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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
AU632628B2 (en) * 1989-11-13 1993-01-07 Apple Computer, Inc. Method and apparatus for a computer display system with a three dimensional cursor shadow

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EP0417207A4 (en) 1992-01-15
JPH03502262A (en) 1991-05-23
WO1990005356A1 (en) 1990-05-17
CA1325854C (en) 1994-01-04
EP0417207A1 (en) 1991-03-20
AU618133B2 (en) 1991-12-12

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