Microsoft patent application proposes six-axis remote that's but...

Courtesy Engadget  Mon, 07/05/2010 - 22:53

We've usually pleasantly surprised by the interface technology out of Redmond, but we rarely see Microsoft tackle anything as simple as a TV remote control.

However, a July 1st patent application by the software giant describes a fairly interesting gizmo with controls on multiple sides.

With a six-axis inertial sensor package, the unit always knows which direction is up and activates only that side -- allowing engineers to slim down the unit (or cram more...

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