You continue to make up stories Troll_Rider, it is shown over and over again there are no issued patents and no longer copyright issue.
Ever heard of "IBM compatible" computer? "Sound Blaster compatible" sound card? Microsoft Office compatible software like OpenOffice? Non-Adobe PDF compatible software before it became open standard in 2008? It is possible for TrackIR to become open standard like PDF today, but if not it will still be used regardless as it is unlikely majority of game developers will support anything else (imagine trying to establish open PDF alternative from scratch).
The consensus is more like (most ideal to least):
1. TrackIR should be made open - already a standard, easier and better for everyone, developers and users, better maintained.
2. TrackIR should not actively block competition from gaining access.
3. TrackIR should not deter developers trying to support alternative interfaces.
4. Game developers should support open alternative interface - this is the least ideal because developer will need to waste time supporting two standards and the commercial TrackIR will always be better maintained and supported.
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