US 6,982,700 B2 | ||
Method and apparatus for controlling force feedback interface systems utilizing a host computer | ||
Louis B. Rosenberg, Pleasanton, Calif. (US); Adam C. Braun, Sunnyvale, Calif. (US); and Mike D. Levin, Sunnyvale, Calif. (US) | ||
Assigned to Immersion Corporation, San Jose, Calif. (US) | ||
Filed on Apr. 14, 2003, as Appl. No. 10/413,274. | ||
Application 10/413274 is a continuation of application No. 09/815872, filed on Mar. 22, 2001, granted, now 6,580,417. | ||
Application 09/815872 is a continuation of application No. 09/050665, filed on Mar. 30, 1998, granted, now 6,219,033. | ||
Application 09/050665 is a continuation in part of application No. 08/566282, filed on Dec. 01, 1995, granted, now 5,734,373. | ||
Application 08/566282 is a continuation in part of application No. 08/534791, filed on Sep. 27, 1995, granted, now 5,739,811. | ||
Application 08/534791 is a continuation in part of application No. 08/461170, filed on Jun. 05, 1995, granted, now 5,576,727. | ||
Application 08/461170 is a continuation of application No. 08/092974, filed on Jul. 16, 1993, abandoned. | ||
Prior Publication US 2003/0193475 A1, Oct. 16, 2003 | ||
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer. | ||
Int. Cl. G06F 3/033 (2006.01); G09G 5/08 (2006.01) |
U.S. Cl. 345—157 | 12 Claims |
1. A device comprising:
a user manipulatable object moveable in at least one degree of freedom;
at least one sensor operative to detect a position of said user maniputable object;
at least one actuator operative to output a force based on a control signal; and
a local controller in communication with said at least one sensor and said at least one actuator, and operative to:
receive a force command, and
output said control signal in response to said force command,
wherein said force command describes a tactile sensation and comprises a deadband parameter that specifies a deadband region
centered about the origin of the at least one degree of freedom.
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