Patent
1994-06-17
1998-03-31
Zimmerman, Mark K.
395133, 395174, 395339, 395973, G06T 300
Patent
active
057348057
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for virtual navigation includes a control which controls the dimensional appearance of a first image on a display. The control comprises a second image associated with the first image and a mechanism for altering the appearance of the first image in response to selecting a portion of the second image. The second image is preferably displayed on a display and includes indicia for representing multiple modes of operation. The mechanism for altering the appearance of the first image is preferably a stored program. Alternatively, the mechanism may be implemented in electronic circuitry. An important element of control is the ability to combine indicia which represent different functions into a unitary control apparatus. Each combination of two or more indicia (e.g., direction, speed, incremental or continuous movement, etc.) results in a unique modular and multi-functional control.
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Hanna Parrish F.
Isensee Scott H.
Hesse K. O.
Hong Stephen
International Business Machines - Corporation
Tennent A. P.
Zimmerman Mark K.
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