INPUT DEVICE AND METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM

摘要

An input device includes an operation unit, a sending unit, and a power control unit. The operation unit is configured to be held by a user and to be operated in a three-dimensional free space so as to remotely operate an information processing apparatus. The sending unit is configured to send a command that disables display of a graphical user interface of the information processing apparatus when the operation unit is placed, and to send a command that enables display of the graphical user interface of the information processing apparatus when a button of the operation unit is operated. The power control unit is configured to cause the input device to enter a low power consumption state when the operation unit is placed.