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Force feedback interface devices providing resistance forces using a fluid

Patent 6271828 Issued on August 7, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject November 12, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Method and apparatus for measuring direction
Patent #: 3944798
Issued on: 03/16/1976
Inventor: Eaton

System with joystick to control velocity vector of a display cursor
Patent #: 4148014
Issued on: 04/03/1979
Inventor: Burson

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Inventors

Application

No. 439836 filed on 11/12/1999

US Classes:

345/156, DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE74/471XY, Control moves in two planes200/6A, Universally pivoted handle345/161Joystick

Examiners

Primary: Chow, Dennis-Doon

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 2254911 GB. 10/11/1992
  • 4-34610 JP. 02/11/1992
  • WO95/02233 WO. 01/11/1995
  • WO9502801 WO. 01/11/1995
  • WO95/10080 WO. 04/11/1995
  • WO9520787 WO. 08/11/1995
  • WO9520877 WO. 08/11/1995
  • WO95/20788 WO. 08/11/1995
  • WO 95/32459 WO. 11/11/1995
  • WO9616397 WO. 05/11/1996
  • WO9622591 WO. 07/11/1996

International Class

G09G 005/00

Abstract

A method and apparatus for interfacing the motion of an object with a digital processing system includes a sensor for detecting movement of the object along a degree of freedom. A passive pneumatic or hydraulic damper is coupled to the object to provide a damping resistance to the object along the degree of freedom and resist a movement of the object. The damping resistance is provided by regulating the control of a fluid with a digital computing apparatus, thus providing a low-cost, low-power force-feedback interface that is safe for the user. The damper and sensor provide an electromechanical interface between the object and the electrical system. A gimbal or other interface mechanism can be coupled between the damper and the object. The interface is well suited for simulations or video games in which an object such as a joystick is moved and manipulated by the user.

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