Title:
【発明の名称】マウス又はトラックボールの垂直移動による真の3次元入力の可能化
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH10500516
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A trackball enables entering 3D coordinates into a data processing system through both rotation of the ball and vertical translation of the ball relative to its casing. Software controlled tactile feedback means provides 3D tactile cues to the user when manipulating the ball. The trackball enhances interactivity in a multi-media enviroment.
Inventors:
Kason David Victor
Application Number:
JP52740796A
Publication Date:
January 13, 1998
Filing Date:
February 15, 1996
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Philips Electronics Nemrose Fennaught Shap
International Classes:
G05G9/047; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/0354; G06F3/048; G06F3/14; (IPC1-7): G06F3/033; G06F3/14
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Akihide Sugimura (6 others)