EP0417207A4 - Computer input device using an orientation sensor - Google Patents

Computer input device using an orientation sensor

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Publication number: EP0417207A4
Authority: EP; European Patent Office
Prior art keywords: input device; orientation sensor; computer input; computer; orientation
Prior art date: 1988-11-04
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.): Withdrawn

Application number

EP19890910269

Other versions

EP0417207A1 (en

Inventor

Donald E. Drumm

Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)

Wang Laboratories Inc

Original Assignee

Wang Laboratories Inc

Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)

1988-11-04

Filing date

1989-08-31

Publication date

1992-01-15

1989-08-31 Application filed by Wang Laboratories Inc filed Critical Wang Laboratories Inc

1991-03-20 Publication of EP0417207A1 publication Critical patent/EP0417207A1/en

1992-01-15 Publication of EP0417207A4 publication Critical patent/EP0417207A4/en

Status Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/011—Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality
- G06F3/012—Head tracking input arrangements
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
- G06F3/0304—Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means
- G06F3/0312—Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means for tracking the rotation of a spherical or circular member, e.g. optical rotary encoders used in mice or trackballs using a tracking ball or in mouse scroll wheels
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
- G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
- G06F3/0338—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/16—Sound input; Sound output
- G06F3/167—Audio in a user interface, e.g. using voice commands for navigating, audio feedback

EP19890910269 1988-11-04 1989-08-31 Computer input device using an orientation sensor Withdrawn EP0417207A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
US26741388A	1988-11-04	1988-11-04
US267413		1988-11-04

Publications (2)

Publication Number	Publication Date
EP0417207A1 EP0417207A1 (en)	1991-03-20
EP0417207A4 true EP0417207A4 (en)	1992-01-15

Family

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Family Applications (1)

Application Number	Title	Priority Date	Filing Date
EP19890910269 Withdrawn EP0417207A4 (en)	1988-11-04	1989-08-31	Computer input device using an orientation sensor

Country Status (5)

Country	Link
EP (1)	EP0417207A4 (en)
JP (1)	JPH03502262A (en)
AU (1)	AU618133B2 (en)
CA (1)	CA1325854C (en)
WO (1)	WO1990005356A1 (en)

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1989
- 1989-08-31 AU AU42105/89A patent/AU618133B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1989-08-31 JP JP50938089A patent/JPH03502262A/en active Pending
- 1989-08-31 EP EP19890910269 patent/EP0417207A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1989-08-31 WO PCT/US1989/003766 patent/WO1990005356A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1989-09-11 CA CA000610891A patent/CA1325854C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related

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Also Published As

Publication number	Publication date
CA1325854C (en)	1994-01-04
JPH03502262A (en)	1991-05-23
EP0417207A1 (en)	1991-03-20
AU4210589A (en)	1990-05-28
WO1990005356A1 (en)	1990-05-17
AU618133B2 (en)	1991-12-12

Legal Events

Date	Code	Title	Description
1991-02-02	PUAI	Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase	Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012
1991-03-20	17P	Request for examination filed	Effective date: 19900629
1991-03-20	AK	Designated contracting states	Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI LU NL SE
1992-01-15	A4	Supplementary search report drawn up and despatched	Effective date: 19911122
1992-01-15	AK	Designated contracting states	Kind code of ref document: A4 Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE FR GB IT LI LU NL SE
1993-03-03	17Q	First examination report despatched	Effective date: 19930120
1996-02-02	GRAH	Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent	Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA
1996-03-20	RAP1	Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)	Owner name: WANG LABORATORIES, INC.
1996-04-19	STAA	Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent	Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN
1996-06-05	18W	Application withdrawn	Withdrawal date: 19960409

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