Input device

From the perspective of human-computer interaction, an input device is an electronic device that can be used to control movement in a virtual space in a computer system. An example is a VR controller like a Valve Index controller.

Another example is an electromagnetic 3D tracking system, such as those made by Polhemus, such as the Viper 4.

In a visual HCI loop, it is complemented by a visual peripheral, basically a display.

Examples

• Positional tracker
• Rotational tracker
• 6DOF tracking
• Electromagnetic tracking system
• Light pen

See also

• Control scheme