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Keio University demonstrates 3-Axis Analog Joystick For Touchscreen Devices

By DigInfo TV - [31/3/2012 - 10:44] - 0 - Science

This elastic device converts the camera of your smartphone into a fully functional 3-axis analog joystick. It is under development by a research group at Keio University. “The way this system works is very simple. There are small[...]

Keio University demonstrates 3-Axis Analog Joystick For Touchscreen Devices

Via Keio U

Gamers, welcome Fling, the first tactile controller for iPad

By Akihabara News Team - [5/1/2011 - 11:15] - 0 - Gaming Peripherals

Pre-sale orders are now being taken for Ten One Design’s new touch-screen controller for iPad, Fling. Fling attaches direction to the screen, and is made of transparent and flexible material, leaving your view of the on-screen action u[...]

Gamers, welcome Fling, the first tactile controller for iPad

Via Ten One Design

[CEATEC 09- Live] KDDI Camera Based Tangible Controller for Mobile Phones

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/10/2009 - 03:48] - 0 - Phones

Here’s the 2nd generation of an amazing technology and concept offered by KDDI. Thanks to a simple soft plastic joystick (with a red and blue square printed on its core) stuck on the top of the camera module, KDDI turned this lit[...]

[CEATEC 09- Live] KDDI Camera Based Tangible Controller for Mobile Phones

The Samsung SCH-V960 phone with optical joystick

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/12/2006 - 06:04] - 0 - Phones

The SCH-V960, the latest Samsung slim phone, has a 2Mpix camera, GPS, Bluetooth, the Smart Lighting feature to always keep your screen well lighted, and an optical joystick to effortlessly navigate in the different menus. Samsung Elect[...]