Title:
入力信号の提供
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2004523811
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
Apparatus for providing input signals to a device such as a computer (1) to be controlled by a n operator comprises means (3) for generating a virtual image (2) of an interface tot he device to be controlled, means (5) for detecting the position of an operating member (4) actuated by the operator, and means (6, 7, 3) for generating a virtual image (8) of the operating member (4), the arrangement being such that movement of the operating member image (8) in accordance with movement of the operating member (4) interacts with the interface image (2) to provide the input signals for the device. A method of providing the input signals is also disclosed. The detecting means (5) preferably comprises a stereoscopic image generator, while the means for generating the virtual images includes a virtual environment processor (3). The advantage of the apparatus and method lies in its ease of use, as the operating member can be held in a comfortable position.
Inventors:
Eugenio Bastamante
Application Number:
JP2002530966A
Publication Date:
August 05, 2004
Filing Date:
September 26, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Eugenio Bastamante
International Classes:
G06F3/042; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/041; G06F3/0481; H04N13/239; (IPC1-7): G06F3/03
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kazuo Shamoto
Tadashi Masui
Yasushi Kobayashi
Akio Chiba
Hiroyuki Tomita
Otsuka Sumie
Tadashi Masui
Yasushi Kobayashi
Akio Chiba
Hiroyuki Tomita
Otsuka Sumie