Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-31
2011-12-06
Dharia, Prabodh M (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
C345S168000, C345S169000, C345S184000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08072418
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for providing tactile feedback to an operator. The apparatus includes first and second magnetic assemblies having first and second magnets, respectively. The apparatus further includes a user input device, such as a trigger, a knob, a release cord, or a joystick, that is connected to at least one of the two assemblies and positions the first magnet proximate to the second magnet such that interaction occurs between the magnetic fields to generate a force that is exerted on the input device. The force may be an opposing, resisting, or attractive force that creates movement of the user input such as resisting a triggering or releasing action in an interactive video game when the poles are of like polarity. The first magnetic assembly may be stationary, and the second magnetic assembly may be connected to the user input device to be positioned relative to the first magnet assembly.
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International Search Report; International Appl. No. PCT/US08/59090, mailed Aug. 11, 2008.
Bryan Susan M.
Crawford David W.
Frankenberger James Stephen
Dharia Prabodh M
Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Lembke Kent A.
Marsh & Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP
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