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Computer apparatus input device for three-dimensional information

DC CAFC
  • US 5,181,181 A
  • Filed: 09/27/1990
  • Issued: 01/19/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A movable input device for inputting information to a remote computer, comprisinga generally hexahydral housing;

  • means for sensing position, attitude and motion of said movable input device with respect to a three-dimensional coordinate system and producing information describing said position, attitude and motion; and

    wireless means for communicating said information to said remote computer, said wireless communicating means including a plurality of interface ports operating in parallel and provided on said housing, at least one of said interface ports being arranged on each external face of said housing so that at least one interface port will be directed generally at said computer regardless of the orientation of said movable input device with respect to said computer.

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