Control device including a ball that stores data

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device

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C345S162000, C700S056000

Reexamination Certificate

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07570250

ABSTRACT:
A device for controlling movement of an object relative to an environment is disclosed. The device may include a ball configured to store data for determining at least an orientation of the object relative to the environment. The data may pertain to a plurality of possible orientations of the object. The device may also include a speed control unit configured to determine at least a speed of the object relative to the environment.

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