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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7438724 | System and method for force feedback A system and method of grip force feedback for use with a prosthetic device is provided in the present invention. The system can include a prosthetic hand having a plurality of digits for use with the prosthetic device. A force sensor can be provided to produce a fo... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7390157 | Force feedback and texture simulating interface device A man-machine! interface is disclosed which provides force, texture, pressure and temperature information to sensing body parts. The interface is comprised of a force-generating device (900) that produces a force which is transmitted to a force-applying devic... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7320599 | Blood pressure simulation apparatus with tactile interface The blood pressure level in humans is a vital health parameter, yet the vast majority of people do not have a physical feeling for what normal and abnormal blood pressure levels mean in relation to the forces exerted on the heart and blood vessels. A blood pressure ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7302350 | Selection of software and hardware functions with a force/torque sensor A force-moment sensor (1) is used as a switch, with which, depending on the introduction of forces and moments onto an operating part (5) of the force-moment sensor (1), software or hardware functions of a device (2, 2′) to be controlle... | 11/27/2007 |
| RE39906 | Gyro-stabilized platforms for force-feedback applications Force feedback in large, immersive environments is provided by device which a gyro- stabilization to generate a fixed point of leverage for the requisite forces and/or torques. In one embodiment, one or more orthogonally oriented rotating gyroscopes are used to prov... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7266421 | System for controlling lifting and remote handling units located in a confined enclosure The control system is used to control manipulation equipment (41) and carrying equipment (43) confined in a containment (40) inaccessible to operators and to perform maintenance operations related to electronic circuits for onboard equipment enc... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7253803 | Force feedback interface device with sensor A force feedback mouse interface device connected to a host computer and providing realistic force feedback to a user. The mouse interface device includes a mouse object and a linkage coupled to the mouse that includes a plurality of members rotatably coupled to eac... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250935 | Force-feedback supply apparatus and image correcting method A force-feedback supply apparatus and an image correcting method are provided in which sites to which a force-feedback is supplied can be properly displayed in accordance with a virtual reality image by correcting the virtual reality image in consideration of a thic... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244093 | Object handling apparatus An object handling apparatus capable of securely holding an object and precisely transferring the held object from a first place to a second place without need of a specific jig for positioning the object on a pallet. A position of an object supplied to the first pl... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7210219 | Cir-clip to shaft insertion tool The fastener to shaft insertion tool is disclosed which consists of a shaft holding member, a fastener insertion member, and force transmitting member. The fastener holding member facilitates the holding of the fastener and the application of forces to the fastener ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7185774 | Methods and apparatus for manipulation of heavy payloads with intelligent assist devices An intelligent assist method and apparatus are disclosed. The intelligent assist method includes imparting a manual force to a suspended object, determining an angle at which the suspended object is manually forced, generating motorized power to move the object in a... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7152456 | Automated robotic measuring system An automated coordinate measuring system comprising a measuring arm used for acquisition of geometry data that incorporates an exoskeletal structure resilient to physical perturbations including thermal changes and vibrations which may affect coordinate data acquisi... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7142967 | Features of main control computer for a power machine The present invention is directed to a computer based control system for controlling hydraulic and electromechanical actuators on a power machine, such as a skid steer loader. The computer based control system is configured to implement a number of features to enhan... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138976 | Hand force feedback and sensing system The present invention relates to a force feedback and sensing system for a hand in which an actuator system and sensing system is coupled to a palm base attached to the hand or a glove. The actuator system includes double acting actuators which provide force feedbac... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7106313 | Force feedback interface device with force functionality button A force feedback mouse interface device connected to a host computer and providing realistic force feedback to a user. The mouse interface device includes a mouse object and a linkage coupled to the mouse that includes a plurality of members rotatably coupled to eac... | 09/12/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7096983 | Biped robot The height from floor surface contact ends of leg linkages 2 to shoulder joints of a biped robot 1 when the biped robot is in an upright posture is defined to be a value falling within a range (Havg±½σ) set based on an averaged value Havg obtained b... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095418 | Apparatus and methods for texture mapping The invention provides texture mapping techniques that facilitate interactive painting of a three-dimensional virtual surface by a user in object space, without requiring global parameterization. The texture mapping techniques feature rendering texture for a given v... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7070061 | System for controlling movements of a load lifting device The invention relates to a system for controlling movements of a load lifting device on a horizontal plane whereby the load lifting device (6) comprises a vertically oriented carrier element (14). The vertical orientation of said carrier element is at ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7055789 | Articulating tool arm with positional feedback A power hand-tool support apparatus includes a multi-component articulating arm with pneumatic lifting assist to hold the hand-tool and protect the operator from tool induced torque, the apparatus equipped with positional feedback optical encoders, to communicate wi... | 06/06/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7049822 | Combination battery, light bulb, and fuse tester A combination battery, light bulb, fuse tester having novel features. In particular, the tester includes a novel probe apparatus including an actuator, a pair of opposed probe arms, each of the probe arms having an electrical contact on an end thereof, the probe arm... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7043337 | Methods and apparatus for eliminating instability in intelligent assist devices Methods and apparatus for eliminating instability in intelligent assist devices are disclosed. The intelligent assist device includes an overhead motorized moveable trolley, a support that extends downwardly from the trolley to a payload, and a sensor operatively co... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7038657 | Power management for interface devices applying forces Power management for an interface device that is manipulated by a user and in communication with a host computer and provides forces to the user. The device includes a sensor and an actuator. One embodiment provides first power from the host computer over a serial i... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7024625 | Mouse device with tactile feedback applied to housing A computer mouse device for tracking user input and providing tactile feedback. A housing includes a lower portion designed to move over a flat surface, and a casing portion engaged by a palm of a user's hand. A sensor is provided within the housing for tracking the... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7008231 | Catching training apparatus A glove for assisting the user to catch a thrown object with fingers rather than palms, including pressure sensors installed in the palm area of typical receiver gloves (providing a voltage trigger signal used to latch an indicator LED informing the athlete of palm ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6995536 | Low cost robot manipulator The present invention discloses a robotic manipulator, comprising at least one joint, each joint having a drive axis and at least one microelectromechanical system (MEMS) inertial sensor aligned with at least one drive axis providing sensing of a relative position o... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6979164 | Force feedback and texture simulating interface device A man-machine interface is disclosed which provides force, texture, pressure and temperature information to sensing body parts. The interface is comprised of a force-generating device (900) that produces a force which is transmitted to a force-applying device... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6980136 | Keyboard with detection function for pressing pressure The present invention provides a kind of computer keyboard being able to detect the pressing pressure of keys. The computer keyboard comprises: a plurality of keys; a detecting unit, which outputs a detecting signal according to the pressing pressure of the pluralit... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974044 | System and device for controlling a load lifting device The invention relates to a system for controlling a load lifting device (1) with a controllable drive (2) and a lifting element (5) which is linked with the drive (2) and which is—at least in a non-operational position due to the gravit... | 12/13/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6956558 | Rotary force feedback wheels for remote control devices A force feedback wheel is provided on a mouse or other interface device manipulated by a user. A sensor detects a position of the mouse in a workspace and sends a position signal to a connected host computer indicating that position. A rotatable wheel is mounted upo... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6946812 | Method and apparatus for providing force feedback using multiple grounded actuators An apparatus and method for interfacing the motion of a user-manipulable object with a computer system includes a user object physically contacted or grasped by a user. A 3-D spatial mechanism is coupled to the user object, such as a stylus or a medical instrument, ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6930590 | Modular electrotactile system and method This application relates to an electrotactile system and method for delivering tactile stimuli to a skin surface of a user. The system includes one or more electrotactile modules each comprising an array of electrodes electrically connected to an integrated circuit.... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923613 | Manipulator A manipulator is provided that includes a foot part and a number of members connected to the foot part and to each other respectively, and at least a gripper part, such that the members, the gripper and the foot part form an arm. One or more motors are provided in t... | 08/02/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6922610 | Robot having offset rotary joints A robot is obtained having various functions that are demanded for planetary landing vehicles, extreme operations robots or the like, in particular to provide a leg structure for a robot that is capable of getting up itself when overturned, facilitating take-off and... | 07/26/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6903721 | Method and apparatus for compensating for position slip in interface devices Method and apparatus for compensating for position slip in interface devices that may occur between a manipulandum and a sensor of the device due to a mechanical transmission. A device position delta is determined from a sensed position of a manipulandum of an inter... | 06/07/2005 |
