Abstract: A computer input device used to input coordinates and three-dimensional graphical information into a computer. The device includes an acceleration sensor that has a fixed volume vessel containing a magnetic fluid. A non-magnetic inertial body is located in the magnetic fluid. Three magnetic field source are located on three perpendicular axes where each magnetic field source has an output for connection to a computer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 4, 2004
Assignee:
Innalabs, Inc.
Inventors:
Suprun E. Anton, Dmitri V. Simonenko, Romanov I. Yuri
Abstract: A computer input device used to input coordinates and three-dimensional graphical information into a computer. The device includes an acceleration sensor that has a fixed volume vessel containing a magnetic fluid. A non-magnetic inertial body is located in the magnetic fluid. Three magnetic field source are located on three perpendicular axes where each magnetic field source has an output for connection to a computer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 2000
Date of Patent:
October 15, 2002
Assignee:
Innalabs, Inc.
Inventors:
Suprun E. Anton, Dmitri V. Simonenko, Romanov I. Yuri