EP0417207A4 - Computer input device using an orientation sensor - Google Patents
Computer input device using an orientation sensorInfo
- Publication number
- EP0417207A4 EP0417207A4 EP19890910269 EP89910269A EP0417207A4 EP 0417207 A4 EP0417207 A4 EP 0417207A4 EP 19890910269 EP19890910269 EP 19890910269 EP 89910269 A EP89910269 A EP 89910269A EP 0417207 A4 EP0417207 A4 EP 0417207A4
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- input device
- orientation sensor
- computer input
- computer
- orientation
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
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Classifications
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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
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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
- G06F3/03—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
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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
- G06F3/03—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
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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
- G06F3/16—Sound input; Sound output
- G06F3/167—Audio in a user interface, e.g. using voice commands for navigating, audio feedback
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US26741388A | 1988-11-04 | 1988-11-04 | |
US267413 | 1988-11-04 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP0417207A1 EP0417207A1 (en) | 1991-03-20 |
EP0417207A4 true EP0417207A4 (en) | 1992-01-15 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP19890910269 Withdrawn EP0417207A4 (en) | 1988-11-04 | 1989-08-31 | Computer input device using an orientation sensor |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP0417207A4 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH03502262A (en) |
AU (1) | AU618133B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA1325854C (en) |
WO (1) | WO1990005356A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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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 |
AU654118B2 (en) * | 1990-05-01 | 1994-10-27 | Wang Laboratories, Inc. | Keyboard access with alternate input device |
FI904576A (en) * | 1990-09-17 | 1992-03-18 | Halton Oy | ANORDNING FOER BEHANDLING AV RETURBURKAR. |
US5329276A (en) * | 1990-12-19 | 1994-07-12 | Kabushiki Kaisha Yaskawa Denki | Multidimensional signal input device |
US5650608A (en) * | 1991-12-05 | 1997-07-22 | Tv Interactive Data Corporation | Method and apparatus for generating ratiometric control signals |
WO1993018371A1 (en) * | 1992-03-12 | 1993-09-16 | Peter Desmond Horton | Angle sensor |
AU3131295A (en) * | 1994-07-26 | 1996-02-22 | Tv Interactive Data Corporation | Position sensing controller and method for generating control signals |
GB9416463D0 (en) * | 1994-08-15 | 1994-10-05 | Farrington Jonathan S | Sound control device |
US5706031A (en) * | 1994-11-14 | 1998-01-06 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Computing and telecommunications interface system |
US5818037A (en) * | 1996-04-09 | 1998-10-06 | Tv Interactive Data Corporation | Controller using a flexible element to vary light transferred to a photosensitive element |
GB9718820D0 (en) * | 1997-09-04 | 1997-11-12 | Penny & Giles Computer Product | A pointing device |
JP5718068B2 (en) * | 2011-01-17 | 2015-05-13 | 株式会社トプコン | Tilt detector and tilt detector |
CN112284338B (en) * | 2020-09-25 | 2022-11-08 | 南京信息职业技术学院 | Floating body light-emitting type inclination angle detector and detection method |
Citations (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4862172A (en) * | 1987-09-14 | 1989-08-29 | Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children | Computer control apparatus including a gravity referenced inclinometer |
Family Cites Families (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3464276A (en) * | 1965-06-01 | 1969-09-02 | Edward E Leibert | Inclinometer or accelerometer |
US3955562A (en) * | 1975-05-19 | 1976-05-11 | Farrar Jr Edward L | Apparatus for measuring range of motion |
US4214485A (en) * | 1978-06-07 | 1980-07-29 | Paul J. Berger | Electro-mechanical transducer |
FR2510900A1 (en) * | 1981-08-07 | 1983-02-11 | Thomson Brandt | JOYSTICK |
US4445011A (en) * | 1981-10-13 | 1984-04-24 | Hansen Ronald E | Freestanding multidirectional electrical control device |
AU1596283A (en) * | 1982-06-22 | 1984-01-05 | Blood Center Of Southeastern Wisconsin, The | Voice recognition computerized record system |
US4567479A (en) * | 1982-12-23 | 1986-01-28 | Boyd Barry S | Directional controller apparatus for a video or computer input |
US4590680A (en) * | 1984-06-13 | 1986-05-27 | Technical Designs Incorporated | Electronic inclination sensing device |
CA1334684C (en) * | 1987-10-14 | 1995-03-07 | Wang Laboratories, Inc. | Computer input device using an orientation sensor |
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1989
- 1989-08-31 WO PCT/US1989/003766 patent/WO1990005356A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1989-08-31 JP JP50938089A patent/JPH03502262A/en active Pending
- 1989-08-31 AU AU42105/89A patent/AU618133B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1989-08-31 EP EP19890910269 patent/EP0417207A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1989-09-11 CA CA000610891A patent/CA1325854C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4862172A (en) * | 1987-09-14 | 1989-08-29 | Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children | Computer control apparatus including a gravity referenced inclinometer |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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See also references of WO9005356A1 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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WO1990005356A1 (en) | 1990-05-17 |
CA1325854C (en) | 1994-01-04 |
AU4210589A (en) | 1990-05-28 |
JPH03502262A (en) | 1991-05-23 |
AU618133B2 (en) | 1991-12-12 |
EP0417207A1 (en) | 1991-03-20 |
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