Multidimensional input device for navigation and selection of virtual objects, method for controlling a computer unit, and computer system

A computer with a display unit, on which objects displayed in one of several discrete depth levels of display is provided with control signals that are generated by an input device with at least three degrees of freedom. Control signals are evaluated at least in two degrees of freedom for navigation...

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Main Authors HILDEBRANDT AXEL, GOMBERT BERND
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.06.2005
Edition7
Subjects
ADVERTISING
ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICESUSING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
CRYPTOGRAPHY
DISPLAY
EDUCATION
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
SEALS
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Summary:A computer with a display unit, on which objects displayed in one of several discrete depth levels of display is provided with control signals that are generated by an input device with at least three degrees of freedom. Control signals are evaluated at least in two degrees of freedom for navigation of a cursor or an object on the display unit and control signals of a third degree of freedom are evaluated for choice of one of several discrete detail depth levels of presentation.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040859638