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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7319466 | Method and apparatus for generating and interfacing with a haptic virtual reality environment A method for generating a haptic interactive representation including the steps of defining a haptic interaction space and building a hierarchical construct, for use within the haptic interaction space, using a plurality of underlying constructs. In one embodiment t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7200770 | Restoring access to a failed data storage device in a redundant memory system A computer system comprising a memory system that comprises a plurality of memory modules; and a memory controller that accesses the plurality of memory modules to service memory requests. The computer system also comprises an error-type memory controller that confi... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7151527 | Tactile feedback interface device including display screen A control device including a housing and a carrier moveable with respect to the housing in a first rotary degree of freedom. A first sensor senses the movement of the carrier and outputs a first control signal. A roller rotatably coupled to the carrier rotates with ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7103499 | 3-D selection and manipulation with a multiple dimension haptic interface Systems and methods provide a user the ability to select three-dimensional virtual objects in a three-dimensional modeling environment using two-dimensional representations of the objects. In broad overview, the invention involves a multidimensional degree of freedo... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7056297 | Wearable human motion applicator An improved human motion applicator assures a quick and sufficient amount of displacement given to a part of a human body. The applicator includes a support adapted to be fitted on the part of the human body. The support carries at least one electro-active elastic a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6958752 | Systems and methods for three-dimensional modeling Systems and methods for modifying a virtual object stored within a computer. The systems and methods allow virtual object modifications that are otherwise computationally inconvenient. The virtual object is represented as a volumetric representation. A portion of th... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6924787 | Interface for controlling a graphical image An interface device for interfacing a user with a computer, the computer running an application program and generating a graphical image and a graphical object, comprises a user manipulatable object in communication with the computer, a sensor to detect a manipulati... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6907317 | Hub for a modular intelligent assist system An intelligent assist system having a modular architecture, coordinated by electronic communication links between the modules is provided. A multi-function hub for use in the assist system includes a physical interface for providing mechanical support within the ass... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6813542 | Modules for use in an integrated intelligent assist system An intelligent assist system having a modular architecture, coordinated by electronic communication links between the modules. Modules for motion, computation, interface, and programming are disclosed in exemplary embodiments. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6010536 | Low-energy sequential-action prehensor A voluntary close mechanical grasping device suitable for use in robotics or as a prehensor for body-power prosthetic equipment provides an energy efficient two stage process for sizing and gripping an object and a holding assist capability for assisting ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5754433 | Computer-aided design system The computer-aided design system of the present invention is characterized in that a grasping force sensor 4 is mounted on that operating bar 3 at the front end of a manipulator 1 which is grasped directly and operated by an operator, and that the mechani... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5004391 | Portable dextrous force feedback master for robot telemanipulation An electronic position sensor and a pneumatic microactuator form a portable robot master that may be operated by the fingers of a user's hand in the same, natural manner that the user would normally grasp an object to be finger manipulated. The master req... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4795296 | Hand-held robot end effector controller having movement and force control A hand-held controller for a robot end effector having force and position control is disclosed. A single tactile area of the operator's hand, such as one finger, responds to two distinct feedback "feels" which are created by movement of a single element i... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4221516 | Master-slave manipulator An improved remote control master-slave manipulator of the type by which an operator working on one side of a protective barrier wall may perform work on the opposite side of that wall. The improved manipulator is characterized by a unique power assist to... | 09/09/1980 |
| 4216467 | Hand controller A hand controller having a control handle member supported by a hexagonal array of three pairs of oppositely-angled force sensors provides for creation of control signals according to degree of input manual effort in any and all linear and rotary directio... | 08/05/1980 |
