Multidimensional input device for navigating and selecting virtual objects

摘要

Generated by an input device (102) with three degrees of freedom (x-z,phi x-phi z), selection signals in two degrees of freedom are utilized for navigating a tag/label (110'') or object on a display device. Selection signals in a third degree of freedom are utilized to select one of several discrete stages of in-depth detail in a display. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) a manually operated control for an input, control and/or manipulating device able to be aligned in three different translatory and/or rotary degrees of freedom; (b) a computer-software program product with a display device according to the present invention; (c) a system with a computer device linked to a display and an input device to be aligned in two different degrees of freedom.