Distributed haptic interface system and method

Details Distributed haptic interface system and method Distributed haptic interface system and method

2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Hailu, Tadesse (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Tactile based interaction

C715S701000, C345S156000, C345S161000, C463S030000

Reexamination Certificate

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07082570

ABSTRACT:
A reconfigurable haptic interface includes at least one pod adapted to be removeably mounted on one or more portions of a moveable object. The at least one pod includes at least one actuator adapted to communicate with the one or more portions of the moveable object. The system further includes a plurality of transmitter/receiver units, which are in a communication relationship with the at least one pod. The plurality of transmitter/receiver units detect and communicate relative position information of the at least one pod to a host computer. The host computer processes the relative position information of the at least one pod to control actuation of the at least one actuator located on the at least one pod.

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