Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device
Patent
1998-04-10
2000-08-15
Luu, Matthew
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Cursor mark position control device
G06F 3033
Patent
active
061043826
ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for providing selective engagement of spring members to a user manipulatable object in a force feedback interface device. A moveable member included in a force feedback mechanism is moveable in a degree of freedom to transmit forces to the user manipulatable object, such as a joystick handle. A spring member can be selectively coupled and decoupled between a grounded member and the moveable member. The spring member provides a spring force on the moveable member that biases the joystick handle to a desired position, such as the center of the degree of freedom. A dynamic calibration procedure reduces inaccuracies when sensing the position of the user manipulandum by only reading new range limits when the actuator is not outputting a force in the direction of that limit. A capstan drive mechanism is preferably coupled between the actuator and linkage mechanism, where a capstan drum includes a curved end over which the cable is routed, the curved end including flanges to substantially prevent the cable from slipping of the sides of the end. The capstan drum includes a tensioning spring member coupled to one or both ends of the cable for tensioning the cable.
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Braun Adam C.
Levin Michael D.
Martin Kenneth M.
Immersion Corporation
Luu Matthew
Piziali Jeff
Riegel James R.
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