Method and apparatus for computer input using six degrees of freedom

A method and computer input device are provided for controlling a displayed object. Using the method and computer input device, an indication of the amount of rotation and translation of the computer input device is received. A decision is then made as to whether to use the amount of rotation of the...

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Hauptverfasser: SZELISKI RICHARD S, HINCKLEY KENNETH P, SINCLAIR MICHAEL J, CONWAY MATTHEW J, HANSON ERIK J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A method and computer input device are provided for controlling a displayed object. Using the method and computer input device, an indication of the amount of rotation and translation of the computer input device is received. A decision is then made as to whether to use the amount of rotation of the computer input device to control a displayed object based on the amount of translation of the computer input device.