Method and apparatus for computer input using six degrees of freedom
US6844871B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0395
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mouse is provided that uses a camera as its input sensor. A real-time vision algorithm determines the six degree-of-freedom mouse posture, consisting of 2D motion, tilt in the forward/back and left/right axes, rotation of the mouse about its vertical axis, and some limited height sensing. Thus, a familiar 2D device can be extended for three-dimensional manipulation, while remaining suitable for standard 2D Graphical User Interface tasks. The invention includes techniques for mouse functionality, 3D manipulation, navigating large 2D spaces, and using the camera for lightweight scanning tasks.
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