发明授权
- 专利标题: Multi-dimensional input device
- 专利标题(中): 多维输入设备
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申请号: US922804申请日: 1992-07-31
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公开(公告)号: US5298919A公开(公告)日: 1994-03-29
- 发明人: Mingtai Chang
- 申请人: Mingtai Chang
- 申请人地址: MA Westford
- 专利权人: Multipoint Technology Corporation
- 当前专利权人: Multipoint Technology Corporation
- 当前专利权人地址: MA Westford
- 主分类号: G06F3/033
- IPC分类号: G06F3/033 ; G06F3/02
摘要:
An input device for providing multi-dimensional spatial input data to a computer is disclosed. The device incorporates multiple independently operable locating members or input mechanisms, such as a roller ball for entry of two translational coordinates, a thumb wheel for entry of a third translational coordinate, and a trackball for entry of three rotational coordinates. The input mechanisms are also available for performing additional or alternative functions. The input mechanisms may be configured in several arrangements, while a single unified interface is presented to the host computer regardless of the configuration. In an additional embodiment, a seventh degree of freedom can be provided by sensing rotation of the housing containing the locating members.
公开/授权文献
- US6034828A Recording of reproducing apparatus 公开/授权日:2000-03-07