“Mouse-like” positional controls are implemented in a joystick-style human interface. Pan and tilt movements are sensed with electronic encoders, and coordinates are transmitted in wired or wireless fashion to aim a camera, light or other utilization device. A spring may be used to return the grip handle to center or neutral position with no “positive” center. Devices according to the invention are trigger-activated, enabling continued transmission positional information when the lever reaches physical limits. The handle is coupled to a lever arm, with pan-axis pivoting being sensed at its proximal end, with tilt-axis pivoting being detected where the handle couples to the lever at it distal end. Thumb buttons/controls may be provided on the grip handle, and an arm rest may be used as an arm rest over the pan-axis pivot. An alternative embodiment incorporates a hand grip attached to a base that slides on a surface to sense x-y motion.
REMOTE POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM