Holographic direct manipulation interface
First Claim
1. A holographic direct manipulation interface comprising:
- a means for constructing and displaying a hologram;
detecting means for detecting the movement and location of a physical command object directly relative to the displayed hologram;
processing means for converting the detected location of the physical command object directly relative to its position on the displayed hologram into an output signal.
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Abstract
A holographic direct manipulation interface includes detecting means, holographic display means and processing means to enable a user to input commands to a computer and display the desired output. A CPU stores data that enables a holographic display unit to generate a holographic display or hologram. A motion detector detects the movement of an object designated by the user as a command object. The object whose motion is detected can be designated as a finger on the user'"'"'s hand or any passive or active moveable object can be chosen to be designated as the command object. A command is implemented by a computer when the command object moves within a threshold distance of a command point located within, on or near the hologram, or when the command object performs a contact code.
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13 Claims
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1. A holographic direct manipulation interface comprising:
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a means for constructing and displaying a hologram; detecting means for detecting the movement and location of a physical command object directly relative to the displayed hologram; processing means for converting the detected location of the physical command object directly relative to its position on the displayed hologram into an output signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of inputting commands into a computer by a user comprising the steps of:
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detecting the movement and location of a physical command object directly relative to a displayed hologram; processing the detected location of the physical command object directly relative to its position on the displayed hologram; and
,converting the processed location of the physical command object into an output signal.
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13. A method of inputting commands into a computer by a user comprising the steps of:
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detecting the movement and location of a physical command object directly relative to a displayed hologram; processing a contact code based on the detected movement and location of the physical command object; and
,converting the processed contact code into an output signal.
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