Method and apparatus for computer input using six degrees of freedom
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1. A pad for a computer input device, the pad comprising:
- a top surface over which the input device is slid;
a bottom surface, opposite the top surface, for contacting a support surface, the bottom surface having a raised pivot portion allowing movement of the pad about the pivot portion, wherein an image on a display is moved based on movement of the ad about the pivot portion.
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Abstract
A pad for a computer input device includes a top surface over which the input device is slid and a bottom surface, opposite the top surface, for contacting a support surface. The bottom surface having a raised pivot portion allowing movement of the pad about the pivot portion.
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1. A pad for a computer input device, the pad comprising:
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a top surface over which the input device is slid; a bottom surface, opposite the top surface, for contacting a support surface, the bottom surface having a raised pivot portion allowing movement of the pad about the pivot portion, wherein an image on a display is moved based on movement of the ad about the pivot portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of modifying an image displayed on a computer system, the method comprising:
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receiving a signal indicating movement of an input device relative to a pad; determining whether a user is touching the pad; setting a rate of movement for an object in the displayed image based on whether or not the user is touching the pad; and moving the object in the displayed image based on the rate of movement. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A method utilizing a pad for a computer input device, the method comprising:
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receiving information indicating movement of the pad relative to the computer input device, wherein the pad comprises; a top surface over which the input device is slid; and a bottom surface, opposite the top surface, for contacting a support surface, the bottom surface having a raised pivot portion allowing movement of the pad about the pivot portion; and moving an image on a display based on movement of the pad about the pivot portion. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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