Control of virtual object using device touch interface functionality

摘要

A virtual object can be controlled using one or more touch interfaces. A location for a first touch input can be determined on a first touch interface. A location for a second touch input can be determined on a second touch interface. A three-dimensional segment can be generated using the location of the first touch input, the location of the second touch input, and a pre-determined spatial relationship between the first touch interface and the second touch interface. The virtual object can be manipulated using the three-dimensional segment in c) as a control input. The manipulated virtual object can be displayed on a display.

主权项

1. A method for controlling a virtual object, comprising:
a) determining a location for a first touch input on a first touch interface, wherein determining the location of the first touch input involves using pre-touch to determine a position of the first touch input on the first touch interface and a perpendicular distance between that position and a point of application of touch; b) determining a location for a second touch input on a second touch interface, wherein determining the location of the second touch input involves using pre-touch to determine a position of the second touch input on the second touch interface and a perpendicular distance between that position and a point of application of touch; c) generating a three-dimensional segment having an orientation determined by the location of the first touch input, the location of the second touch input, and a pre-determined spatial relationship between the first touch interface and the second touch interface; and d) manipulating the virtual object using the three-dimensional segment in c) as a control input.