Apparatus and method for controlling navigation in 3-D space

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PATENT NO 5734805
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08262082

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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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IBM CORPORATION1101 KITCHAWAN ROAD OFFICE 36-238C YORKTOWN HEIGHTS NY 10598

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hanna, Parrish F Cincinnati, OH 4 157
Isensee, Scott H Georgetown, TX 28 994

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