Method and apparatus for providing high bandwidth, low noise mechanical I/O for computer systems

Title: Method and apparatus for providing high bandwidth, low noise mechanical I/O for computer systems

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A method and apparatus for providing high bandwidth and low noise mechanical input and output for computer systems. A gimbal mechanism provides two revolute degrees of freedom to an object about two axes of rotation. A linear axis member is coupled to the gimbal mechanism at the intersection of the two axes of rotation. The linear axis member is capable of being translated along a third axis to provide a third degree of freedom. The user object is coupled to the linear axis member and is thus translatable along the third axis so that the object can be moved along all three degrees of freedom. Transducers associated with the provided degrees of freedom include sensors and actuators and provide an electromechanical interface between the object and a digital processing system. Capstan drive mechanisms transmit forces between the transducers and the object. The linear axis member can also be rotated about its lengthwise axis to provide a fourth degree of freedom, and, optionally, a floating gimbal mechanism is coupled to the linear axis member to provide fifth and sixth degrees of freedom to an object. Transducer sensors are associated with the fourth, fifth, and sixth degrees of freedom. The interface ismore »« less

Inventors:

Rosenberg, Louis B ^[1]

Pleasanton, CA

Issue Date:: 1998-01-01

Research Org.:: Immersion Human Interface Corp. (San Jose, CA)

OSTI Identifier:: 871442

Patent Number(s):: 5731804

Assignee:: Immersion Human Interface Corp. (San Jose, CA)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: G - PHYSICS G06 - COMPUTING G06F - ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING

G - PHYSICS G05 - CONTROLLING G05G - CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY

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G - PHYSICS G06 - COMPUTING G06F - ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
G06F3/03545 - {Pens or stylus}

G - PHYSICS G05 - CONTROLLING G05G - CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
G05G9/047 - the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks {
G05G2009/0474 - {characterised by means converting mechanical movement into electric signals}

G - PHYSICS G09 - EDUCATION G09B - EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES
G09B9/28 - Simulation of stick forces or the like

A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A63 - SPORTS A63F - CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES
A63F13/24 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
A63F13/285 - Generating tactile feedback signals via the game input device, e.g. force feedback

G - PHYSICS G05 - CONTROLLING G05G - CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
G05G9/04737 - {with six degrees of freedom}

G - PHYSICS G06 - COMPUTING G06F - ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
G06F3/0346 - with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
G06F3/0383 - {Signal control means within the pointing device}

A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61B - DIAGNOSIS
A61B90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms

A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A63 - SPORTS A63F - CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES
A63F2300/1037 - being specially adapted for converting control signals received from the game device into a haptic signal, e.g. using force feedback

G - PHYSICS G06 - COMPUTING G06F - ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
G06F3/016 - {Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user}
G06F2203/015 - Force feedback applied to a joystick

A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A63 - SPORTS A63F - CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES
A63F13/06 - using player-operated means for controlling the position of a specific area display

G - PHYSICS G05 - CONTROLLING G05G - CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
G05G2009/04766 - {providing feel, e.g. indexing means, means to create counterforce}

G - PHYSICS G09 - EDUCATION G09B - EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES
G09B23/28 - for medicine

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DOE Contract Number:: FG03-94ER86008

Resource Type:: Patent

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: method; apparatus; providing; bandwidth; noise; mechanical; computer; systems; input; output; gimbal; mechanism; provides; revolute; degrees; freedom; axes; rotation; linear; axis; coupled; intersection; capable; translated; third; provide; degree; user; translatable; moved; transducers; associated; provided; sensors; actuators; electromechanical; interface; digital; processing; capstan; drive; mechanisms; transmit; forces; rotated; lengthwise; fourth; optionally; floating; fifth; sixth; transducer; suited; simulations; medical; procedures; stylus; joystick; manipulated; computer systems; third axis; gimbal mechanism; medical procedures; drive mechanism; transmit forces; transducer sensors; capstan drive; noise mechanical; mechanism provides; mechanisms transmit; drive mechanisms; third degree; digital processing; floating gimbal; revolute degrees; mechanical input; mechanical interface; transmit force; digital process; /345/

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  abstractNote = {A method and apparatus for providing high bandwidth and low noise mechanical input and output for computer systems. A gimbal mechanism provides two revolute degrees of freedom to an object about two axes of rotation. A linear axis member is coupled to the gimbal mechanism at the intersection of the two axes of rotation. The linear axis member is capable of being translated along a third axis to provide a third degree of freedom. The user object is coupled to the linear axis member and is thus translatable along the third axis so that the object can be moved along all three degrees of freedom. Transducers associated with the provided degrees of freedom include sensors and actuators and provide an electromechanical interface between the object and a digital processing system. Capstan drive mechanisms transmit forces between the transducers and the object. The linear axis member can also be rotated about its lengthwise axis to provide a fourth degree of freedom, and, optionally, a floating gimbal mechanism is coupled to the linear axis member to provide fifth and sixth degrees of freedom to an object. Transducer sensors are associated with the fourth, fifth, and sixth degrees of freedom. The interface is well suited for simulations of medical procedures and simulations in which an object such as a stylus or a joystick is moved and manipulated by the user.},

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  year         = {1998},

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