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Input peripheral for computer with automatic switching between 3D and 2D operation modes, and its interaction process with a display screen

  • US 6,342,878 B1
  • Filed: 09/01/1998
  • Issued: 01/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Input peripheral for a computer, comprising a mobile casing designed to be held in the user'"'"'s hand and means of detecting the three dimensional position and rotation of the casing, comprising a two-state contactor located on one surface of the casing designed to be put down on a flat support so as to be automatically switchable between a first state corresponding to a two dimensional operating mode of the peripheral when the casing is placed on the support, and a second state corresponding to a three dimensional operating mode of the peripheral when the casing is lifted off the support and conversely.

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