Computer data entry and manipulation apparatus and method
Patent 4988981 Issued on January 29, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 28, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 28, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1335272 2356267 3510210 3777086 Sleep alarm device Method and apparatus for communicating with people Single source aiming point locator Remote handling devices Manually programmable video gaming system Fiber optic system for measuring mechanical motion or vibration of a body InventorsApplicationNo. 317107 filed on 02/28/1989US Classes:345/158, Including orientation sensors (e.g., infrared, ultrasonic, remotely controlled)345/156, DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE434/45Simulation of feel of control means (e.g., flight control stick, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Oberley, Alvin E.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG09G 003/02AbstractApparatus is disclosed for generating control signals for the manipulation of virtual objects in a computer system according to the gestures and positions of an operator's hand or other body part. The apparatus includes a glove worn on the hand which includes sensors for detecting the gestures of the hand, as well as hand position sensing means coupled to the glove and to the computer system for detecting the position of the hand with respect to the system. The computer system includes circuitry connected to receive the gesture signals and the hand position signals for generating control signals in response thereto. Typically, the control signals are used to manipulate a graphical representation of the operator's hand which is displayed on a monitor coupled to the computer system, and the graphical representations of the operator's hand manipulates virtual objects or tools also displayed by the computer.Other References
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