1. 3D inputnavigation device for controlling an object (2) in a three-dimensional space by an operator (4), wherein the device (1) can be operatively coupled to a computer system, wherein a data generator being provided operative to generate data in response to the relative position of the device (1) in a reference system and being operative to output the data to the computer system, wherein the device (1) is able to switch the object (2) in a frozen condition in which the movements of the object (2) are suppressed with respect to at least one direction such that the object (2) can only be moved in a surface or along a line determined by the operator (4) and to switch the object (2) in a released condition in which the object (2) is released such that it is freely controllable corresponding to a relative position of the device (1) in the reference system.
2. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the device (1) is able to switch the object (2) in a completely frozen condition in which the object (2) is frozen with respect to its current position andor orientation and to switch the object (2) in a released condition in which the object (2) is released such that it is controllable starting from its frozen condition.
3. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the device (1) is adapted to call up a menu, displayable on a display (3), from which predetermined surfaces, lines and orientations can be accessed.
4. 3D inputnavigation device according to 1, wherein the switching operation is activated via at least one actuation means arranged on the device (1).
5. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein at least one means for controlling orientation of the object (2) is arranged at the device (1).
6. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the freezing and resuming is activated via voice control.
7. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the device (1) is wireless operatively coupled to the computer system.
8. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the device (1) is operatively coupled to the computer system via at least one wire.
9. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the device (1) and the computer system are operatively coupled to the object (2) via network.
10. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the device (1) is freely movable in space by the operator (4) for controlling the object (2).
11. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the device (1) is capable of being located on a substantially horizontal plane during controlling the object (2) in a plane parallel to a horizontal surface (XZ surface) and is moved up and down only for controlling with respect to a direction (Y) substantially perpendicular to the plane.
12. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the data generator is adapted to provide data concerning absolute positions andor orientations (x, y, z; \u03c6, \u03c8, \u03b8) andor data concerning relative positions andor orientations (\u0394x, \u0394y, \u0394z; \u0394\u03c6, \u0394\u03c8, \u03c6\u03b8).
13. 3D inputnavigation device according to claim 1, wherein the data generator is arranged inside of the device (1) and is operatively coupled to the computer system.
14. Method for controlling an object (2) in a three-dimensional space by an operator (4), wherein a 3D inputnavigation device (1) can be operatively coupled to a computer system, wherein a data generator being provided operative to generate data in response to the relative position of the device (1) in a reference system and operative to output the data to the computer system, comprising the steps of:
controlling the object (2) corresponding to movements of the device (1) in the reference system;
switching the object (2) in a frozen condition in which the movements of the object (2) are suppressed with respect to at least one direction such that the object (2) can only be moved in a surface or along a line determined by the operator (4); and
switching the object (2) in a released condition in which the object (2) is released such that it is freely controllable corresponding to a relative position of the device (1) in the reference system.
15. Computer program product, adapted for carrying out the method steps of controlling an object (2) in a three-dimensional space by an operator (4), wherein a 3D inputnavigation device (1) can be operatively coupled to a computer system, wherein a data generator being provided operative to generate data in response to the relative position of the device (1) in a reference system and operative to output the data to the computer system, comprising the steps of:
controlling the object (2) corresponding to movements of the device (1) in the reference system;
switching the object (2) in a frozen condition in which the movements of the object (2) are suppressed with respect to at least one direction such that the object (2) can only be moved in a surface or along a line determined by the operator (4); and
switching the object (2) in a released condition in which the object (2) is released such that it is freely controllable corresponding to a relative position of the device (1) in the reference system.
16. Computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the product is in the form of a software package adapted to upgrade or update a computer program executable on a computer system.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A cosmetic container, comprising:
a container main body that includes a housing portion configured to house a cosmetic material;
a cover openableclosable with respect to the container main body, the cover being configured to keep an inside of the container main body airtight;
a hinge that couples a rear end side of the container main body and a rear end side of the cover together, the hinge being used for opening and closing the cover with respect to the container main body; and
a container main body-side close-contact portion and a cover-side close-contact portion disposed in respective portions of a peripheral area of the housing portion and a portion of the cover corresponding to the peripheral area, the container main body-side close-contact portion and the cover-side close-contact portion sealing an inside of the container main body and the cover in close contact with one another while the cover is closed with respect to the container main body, at least one of the container main body-side close-contact portion and the cover-side close-contact portion being made of an elastic body, wherein
any one of the container main body and the cover has a turning portion on a front end side of the container main body or the cover, the turning portion being rotatable around one axis along an front end edge,
the turning portion includes:
a turning-portion engagement part that engages with an engagement part disposed at another of the container main body or the cover when the turning portion is turned in one direction so as to close the cover and releases the engagement with the engagement part when the turning portion is turned in an opposite direction from the state; and
a turning-portion opening-operation auxiliary portion that abuts on an opening-operation auxiliary portion disposed at the other of the container main body or the cover so as to press up the cover using a principle of a lever when the turning portion is further turned in the opposite direction after the engagement between the engagement parts is released.
2. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein
the turning portion is disposed at the cover.
3. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein
the close-contact portions are in close contact with one another in a radial direction of the housing portion.
4. The cosmetic container according to claim 2, wherein
the close-contact portions are in close contact with one another in a radial direction of the housing portion.
5. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, further comprising
a stopper configured to catch the turning portion not to turn downward when the cover is closed from an opening state.
6. The cosmetic container according to claim 2, further comprising
a stopper configured to catch the turning portion not to turn downward when the cover is closed from an opening state.
7. The cosmetic container according to claim 3, further comprising
a stopper configured to catch the turning portion not to turn downward when the cover is closed from an opening state.
8. The cosmetic container according to claim 4, further comprising
a stopper configured to catch the turning portion not to turn downward when the cover is closed from an opening state.