Abstract: The invention relates to a mouse having six axes for controlling a three-dimensional application. The mouse (1) with six movement axes (x, y) comprises a soleplate (2) and a housing (3) connected to each other by a connection element (6) allowing the housing to move in rotation relative to the soleplate about two axes (x, y). The housing (3) is provided with a sensor (16) situated in register with the thumb of a user's hand that is holding the housing (3), to cause switching of the mouse (1) from a two-dimensional mode of use to a three-dimensional mode of use of the mouse (1) on detecting pressure exerted by the thumb on the sensor (16). The invention is applicable to three-dimensional computer applications.

Abstract: An input peripheral for a computer or the like, includes a moving portion (6, 60) handled by the operator and fitted with electrical sensors (40, 41, 44, 47) suitable for generating electrical signals for the computer in response to movements imposed on the moving portion by the operator. The moving portion includes a shell (6) connected to a stationary base (2) via a linkage arranged to allow any movement of the shell (6) relative to the base with the exception of movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to a bearing plane of the base, the moving portion further including a hull (60) that is entrained by the shell (6) and that includes a side wall (63) extending so as to prevent any intrusion under the shell (6) regardless of its position.

Abstract: An input peripheral (1) for a computer or the like, includes a movable portion handled by the operator and fitted with electrical sensors suitable for generating electrical signals for sending to the computer in response to movements imparted to the movable portion by the operator, wherein the movable portion includes a shell (4) connected to a stationary base (2) by a movable joint arranged to allow all possible movements of the shell (4) relative to the base (2) with the exception of movement in translation in a direction substantially perpendicular to the support plane of the base (2).