INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

In an information processing system an optoelectronic device comprises a memory a data processing system, and an optical imaging recorder and further hardware and software for analyzing information captured by the optical image recorder. On the basis of the analyzed information an output signal indicative of the motion characteristics of the optoelectronic device relative to real or virtual recorded objects, textures or scenery is output to display control electronics adapted for managing a displayed image in response to the output signal characteristics. In a method for operating an information processing system of this kind at least one parameter is derived from the motion of the optoelectronic device and equipment linked therewith relative to real or virtual recorded objects, textures or scenery, and the at least one parameter is applied as input to control electronics for enabling navigation and/or input commands in display means connected therewith. - Particularly the system and method can be used for implementing a three-dimensional relative pointer device, in practice a three-dimensional computer mouse.