Image Controller
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1. A multiple axes controller, comprising:
- at least twelve sensors sensing inputs to the controller from a human user, the twelve sensors providing outputs at least in part controlling three-dimensional imagery shown by an electronic display;
a single first button positioned on the controller is depressible by a finger of the human user to actuatea first sensor of said sensors anda second sensor of said sensors;
said first sensor is a proportional sensor,said second sensor is a switch capable of indicating an On state when actuated;
a single second button positioned on the controller is depressible by a finger of the human user to actuatea third sensor of said sensors anda fourth sensor of said sensors;
said third sensor is a proportional sensor,said fourth sensor is a switch capable of indicating an On state when actuated;
a two-axes member supported on said controller, said two-axes member positioned to activate four sensors,the four sensors comprising;
a fifth sensor and a sixth sensor for sensing movement of said member about the first axis;
a seventh sensor and an eighth sensor for sensing movement of said member about the second axis.
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Abstract
An image controller structured for allowing inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, one preferred controller structured with at least a sufficient number of sensors to aid in controlling three-dimensional objects and navigating a three-dimensional viewpoint shown by a display. An active tactile feedback vibrator is mounted as a component of the controller for providing vibration to be felt by a user. Some preferred embodiments also incorporate proportional sensors allowing user variable inputs to cause imagery to be variably controlled.
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1. A multiple axes controller, comprising:
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at least twelve sensors sensing inputs to the controller from a human user, the twelve sensors providing outputs at least in part controlling three-dimensional imagery shown by an electronic display; a single first button positioned on the controller is depressible by a finger of the human user to actuate a first sensor of said sensors and a second sensor of said sensors; said first sensor is a proportional sensor, said second sensor is a switch capable of indicating an On state when actuated; a single second button positioned on the controller is depressible by a finger of the human user to actuate a third sensor of said sensors and a fourth sensor of said sensors; said third sensor is a proportional sensor, said fourth sensor is a switch capable of indicating an On state when actuated; a two-axes member supported on said controller, said two-axes member positioned to activate four sensors, the four sensors comprising; a fifth sensor and a sixth sensor for sensing movement of said member about the first axis; a seventh sensor and an eighth sensor for sensing movement of said member about the second axis. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A three-dimensional imagery controller, comprising:
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at least twelve sensors sensing inputs by a human and outputting electrical outputs, the sensor outputs controlling at least in part the three dimensional imagery; a pivotally mounted first button positioned on the controller is depressible by a finger of the human, said first button positioned to variably actuate a first proportional sensor of the at least twelve sensors, the first proportional sensor outputting a first proportional output, the first proportional output variably controlling the three-dimensional imagery; a pivotally mounted second button positioned on the controller is depressible by a finger of the human, said second button positioned to variably actuate a second proportional sensor of the at least twelve sensors, the second proportional sensor outputting a second proportional output, the second proportional output variably controlling the three-dimensional imagery; a rotating stick member, said rotating stick member positioned to actuate a plurality of the twelve sensors.
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4. An image generation device and an associated handheld image controller, comprising:
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an image generation device, the image generation device creating imagery capable of being displayed by a television; a hand-held image controller communicates with the image generation device, the hand-held image controller comprising; at least twelve sensors are positioned within the controller, the at least twelve sensors sensing inputs by a human and controlling imagery creation of the image generation device; a first button positioned on the controller is depressible by a finger of the human, the first button is positioned to variably actuate a first proportional sensor of the at least twelve sensors, the first proportional sensor variably controlling the imagery creation of the image generation device; a second button positioned on the controller is depressible by a finger of the human, the second button is positioned to variably actuate a second proportional sensor of the at least twelve sensors, the second proportional sensor variably controlling the imagery creation of the image generation device; a stick member is combined with the controller, the stick member structured to actuate at least one of the at least twelve sensors. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. A process of controlling three-dimensional imagery and providing feedback, the process comprising:
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receiving at least twelve signals representing at least twelve sensors, utilizing the at least twelve signals to control the three-dimensional imagery; receiving a first button signal, the first button signal representing a first proportional sensor activated by depression of a first button by a human finger of the human user, utilizing the first button signal to control, at least in part, the three-dimensional imagery; receiving a second button signal, the second button signal representing a second proportional sensor activated by depression of a second button by a human finger of the human user, utilizing the second button signal to control, at least in part, the three-dimensional imagery; receiving at least two signals, the at least two signals representing at least two sensors activated by a stick moved on two axes by the human user, utilizing the at least two signals to control, at least in part, the three dimensional imagery.
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