Nintendo patent reveals new kind of input for 3DS, vibrating stylus

- uses the 3DS console's inner-facing camera along with a stylus
- allows you to manipulate 3D images on the top screen
- inward-facing camera detects a 'marker' applied to the end of a stylus
- the 3DS can calculate the marker's position in 3D space based on its size and position
- by moving the stylus further away, the object could appear to 'come out' of the screen
- move the stylus nearer and the object would appear to move deeper into the 3D space
- you could also use this system with the outer camera
- includes a new kind of stylus with a vibration function
- also includes a marker allowing it to be tracked by the 3DS camera
- you can also place the market on your finger

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