Multidimensional input device for navigation and selection of virtual objects, method for controlling a computer unit, and computer system
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1. Method for controlling a computer unit with a display unit on which objects are displayed in one of several discrete detail depth levels of presentation, comprising:
- generating control signals by an input device with at least three degrees of freedom;
evaluating control signals in at least two degrees of freedom for navigation of a mark or an object on the display unit; and
, evaluating a third degree of freedom for selection of one of several discrete detail depth levels.
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Abstract
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.
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1. Method for controlling a computer unit with a display unit on which objects are displayed in one of several discrete detail depth levels of presentation, comprising:
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generating control signals by an input device with at least three degrees of freedom;
evaluating control signals in at least two degrees of freedom for navigation of a mark or an object on the display unit; and
,evaluating a third degree of freedom for selection of one of several discrete detail depth levels. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11)
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5. Method for controlling a computer unit with a display unit, on which directories and/or files of a tree-like directory with several hierarchical levels are displayed, in which the display directory levels or files are selectable, comprising:
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generating control signals by an input device with at least three degrees of freedom;
evaluating control signals for navigation of a cursor or an object in the directory; and
,evaluating a third degree of freedom for alternate opening or closing of discrete directory levels or files. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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