Graphics tablet with N-dimensional capability
US5111005A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/03543
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digitizer tablet and puck(cursor) for use therewith, characterized that in one aspect the puck is provided with at least one additional control which will provide the user with the ability to control at least one N-dimensional signal in addition to the normal X-Y coordinate data. In accordance with another aspect, any pointing device for the tablet is provided with the capability to control the manner in which the N-dimensional signal varies in response to user manipulation of the pointing device.
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