Input Device For 2D Pointing and 3D Force Feedback

原文（中文）

Described are various embodiments of an input device for 2D pointing and 3D force feedback. In one embodiment, the input device comprises a casing, a 2D position tracking system to track a 2D position of the input device relative to a surface; a control system housed in the casing coupled to said 2D positional tracking system configured to communicate said 2D position to a computer; and an attachment component coupled to said input device and configured to releasably mechanically couple the input device to a grounded force feedback device to receive haptic force feedback therefrom. In some embodiments, the attachment component comprises an elongated member projecting outwardly from the input device and has a coupling portion at the distal end thereof for releasably coupling with the grounded haptic force feedback device. The input device comprises an orientation sensor to track an orientation while coupled to the grounded force feedback device.