公开(公告)号：US08378794B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12602386

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Ramon Alarcon

Inventor： Ramon Alarcon

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  A63F9/24 ,  A61M1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A61H19/32 ,  A61H19/44 ,  A61H23/0254 ,  A61H2201/0153 ,  A61H2201/0192 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/105 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5012 ,  A61H2201/5061 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2201/5084 ,  A61H2230/065 ,  A61H2230/305 ,  A61H2230/505 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for generating sensations in response to haptic data. A sensation output device can include a processor adapted to generate one or more control signals corresponding to a haptic command, an actuator adapted to output a force to a drive mechanism in response to one or more control signals received from the processor, an opening through which a portion of a user's body can be inserted, and an interface surface coupled to the drive mechanism, the interface surface configured to at least partially contact the inserted portion of the user's body. Further, the interface surface can be a compliant belt having surface features that is coupled with a carrier belt that is in contact with the drive mechanism. Additionally, the sensation output device can include a memory storing an algorithm including one or more haptic commands, which can be executed by the processor.

Abstract translation: 用于响应于触觉数据产生感觉的方法，系统和装置。 感觉输出设备可以包括适于产生对应于触觉命令的一个或多个控制信号的处理器，适于响应于从处理器接收到的一个或多个控制信号向驱动机构输出力的致动器， 可以插入用户身体的一部分，以及联接到驱动机构的接口表面，该接口表面被配置为至少部分地接触用户身体的插入部分。 此外，界面表面可以是具有与与驱动机构接触的传送带联接的表面特征的柔性带。 此外，感觉输出设备可以包括存储存储可由处理器执行的一个或多个触觉命令的算法的存储器。

公开(公告)号：US20110133910A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12602386

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Ramon Alarcon

Inventor： Ramon Alarcon

IPC: G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A61H19/32 ,  A61H19/44 ,  A61H23/0254 ,  A61H2201/0153 ,  A61H2201/0192 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/105 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5012 ,  A61H2201/5061 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2201/5084 ,  A61H2230/065 ,  A61H2230/305 ,  A61H2230/505 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for generating sensations in response to haptic data. A sensation output device can include a processor adapted to generate one or more control signals corresponding to a haptic command, an actuator adapted to output a force to a drive mechanism in response to one or more control signals received from the processor, an opening through which a portion of a user's body can be inserted, and an interface surface coupled to the drive mechanism, the interface surface configured to at least partially contact the inserted portion of the user's body. Further, the interface surface can be a compliant belt having surface features that is coupled with a carrier belt that is in contact with the drive mechanism. Additionally, the sensation output device can include a memory storing an algorithm including one or more haptic commands, which can be executed by the processor.

Abstract translation: 用于响应于触觉数据产生感觉的方法，系统和装置。 感觉输出设备可以包括适于产生对应于触觉命令的一个或多个控制信号的处理器，适于响应于从处理器接收到的一个或多个控制信号向驱动机构输出力的致动器， 可以插入用户身体的一部分，以及联接到驱动机构的接口表面，该接口表面被配置为至少部分地接触用户身体的插入部分。 此外，界面表面可以是具有与与驱动机构接触的传送带联接的表面特征的柔性带。 此外，感觉输出设备可以包括存储存储可由处理器执行的一个或多个触觉命令的算法的存储器。

公开(公告)号：US06215470B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09153938

申请日：1998-09-16

Applicant: Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

Inventor： Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

IPC: G06F3033

CPC classification number: G05B19/409 ,  A61B34/76 ,  G05B2219/35338 ,  G05B2219/35441 ,  G05B2219/40119 ,  G05B2219/40137 ,  G05B2219/45118 ,  G09B23/285

Abstract: An apparatus for interfacing an elongated flexible object with an electrical system. The apparatus includes an object receiving portion and a rotation transducer coupled to the object receiving portion adapted to determine the rotational motion of the elongated flexible object when the object is engaged with the object receiving portion and to provide an electromechanical interface between the object and the electrical system. In a preferred embodiment, the rotation transducer includes an actuator and translational transducer to provide a translational electromechanical interface between the object and the electrical system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将细长柔性物体与电气系统连接的装置。 该装置包括物体接收部分和耦合到物体接收部分的旋转传感器，适于在物体与物体接收部分接合时确定细长柔性物体的旋转运动，并且在物体和电气之间提供机电接口 系统。 在优选实施例中，旋转传感器包括致动器和平移换能器，以在物体和电气系统之间提供平移的机电接口。

公开(公告)号：US20100207882A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12769478

申请日：2010-04-28

Applicant: Ryan D. Bruneau ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Erik J. Shahoian

Inventor： Ryan D. Bruneau ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Erik J. Shahoian

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/8017 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: In an aspect, an electronic device includes a housing; a manipulandum positioned in the housing, wherein the manipulandum is moveable in at least one rotary degree of freedom in response to a user moving the manipulandum; a sensor coupled to the manipulandum, the sensor outputs sensor signals associated with the movement of the manipulandum in the at least one rotary degree of freedom by the user's direct contact; a processor coupled to the sensor and configured to output one or more activating signals based on the sensor signals; a first actuator coupled to the manipulandum, wherein the first actuator outputs a contact force to the manipulandum upon receiving a first activating signal; and a second actuator positioned within the housing and separate from the first actuator, wherein the second actuator outputs an inertial force to the housing upon receiving a second activating signal.

Abstract translation: 一方面，电子设备包括壳体; 位于所述壳体中的操纵件，其中所述操纵件可响应于使用者移动所述操纵而以至少一个旋转自由度移动; 耦合到操纵的传感器，传感器通过用户的直接接触在至少一个旋转自由度中输出与操纵的运动相关联的传感器信号; 处理器，其耦合到所述传感器并且被配置为基于所述传感器信号输出一个或多个激活信号; 耦合到所述操纵件的第一致动器，其中所述第一致动器在接收到第一启动信号时向所述操纵器输出接触力; 以及定位在所述壳体内并与所述第一致动器分离的第二致动器，其中所述第二致动器在接收到第二激活信号时向壳体输出惯性力。

公开(公告)号：US20090278819A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12264166

申请日：2008-11-03

Applicant: Alex S. Goldenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

Inventor： Alex S. Goldenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G08B6/00

CPC classification number: B06B1/0276 ,  A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1025 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/014

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an actuator that includes an eccentric mass that is coupled to a rotatable shaft of the actuator which defines an axis of rotation. A circuit is coupled to the actuator, the circuit is configured to produce a control signal such that, when the control signal is received by the actuator. The actuator is configured to produce a force effect having a magnitude and a frequency by rotating the mass about the axis of rotation in a first direction. The magnitude of the vibration is based on a duty cycle of the control signal and independent of the frequency. An obstacle member is coupled to the actuator and includes a compliance portion configured to increase energy in the movement of the mass in a second direction opposite to the first direction when the mass comes into contact with the obstacle member.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括致动器，该致动器包括耦合到限定旋转轴线的致动器的可旋转轴的偏心质量块。 电路耦合到致动器，电路被配置为产生控制信号，使得当控制信号被致动器接收时。 致动器被配置成通过围绕第一方向的旋转轴线旋转质量而产生具有幅度和频率的力效应。 振动的大小取决于控制信号的占空比，与频率无关。 障碍构件联接到致动器并且包括顺应部分，其被配置为当质量与障碍物接触时在与第一方向相反的第二方向上增加质量块的运动中的能量。

公开(公告)号：US07079024B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10851415

申请日：2004-05-21

Applicant: Ramon Alarcon

Inventor： Ramon Alarcon

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  H04Q7/00

CPC classification number: G08B5/006 ,  G08G1/095 ,  G08G1/161

Abstract: A presence detection system comprising, among other things, a radio transmitter and receiver is described herein. The transmitter includes a motion detection circuit, a microprocessor, and a radio frequency modulator. The motion detection circuit is configured to direct a motion detected signal to the microprocessor upon the transmitter being moved in a predetermined manner. The microprocessor is configured to generate an encoded message that includes a preamble denoting a beginning of the encoded message, an identification code denoting a type of transmitter, and a check message (such as a checksum) containing information about content of the encoded message. Finally, the radio frequency modulator is configured to modulate the encoded message at a transmitting frequency.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了包括无线电发射机和接收机的存在检测系统。 发射机包括运动检测电路，微处理器和射频调制器。 运动检测电路被配置为在发射机以预定方式移动时将运动检测信号引导到微处理器。 微处理器被配置为生成编码消息，其包括表示编码消息的开头的前导码，表示发送器的类型的识别码，以及包含关于编码消息的内容的信息的检查消息（例如校验和）。 最后，射频调制器被配置为以发射频率调制编码消息。

公开(公告)号：US06707443B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US09507539

申请日：2000-02-18

Applicant: Ryan D. Bruneau ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Erik J. Shahoian

Inventor： Ryan D. Bruneau ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Erik J. Shahoian

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/8017 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A low-cost haptic feedback trackball device for providing haptic feedback to a user for enhancing interactions in a graphical environment provided by a computer. The trackball device includes a sensor device that detects the movement of a sphere in two rotary degrees of freedom. An actuator applies a force preferably along a z-axis perpendicular to the plane of the surface supporting the device, where the force is transmitted through the housing to the user. The output force is correlated with interaction of a controlled graphical object, such as a cursor, with other graphical objects in the displayed graphical environment. Preferably, at least one compliant element is provided between a portion of the housing contacted by the user and the support surface, where the compliant element amplifies the force output from the actuator by allowing the contacted portion of the housing to move with respect to the support surface. The force can be an inertial force, contact force, or a combination of forces that provide tactile sensations to the user.

Abstract translation: 一种低成本触觉反馈轨迹球装置，用于向用户提供触觉反馈以增强由计算机提供的图形环境中的交互。 轨迹球装置包括传感器装置，其以两个旋转自由度检测球体的运动。 执行机构优选沿着垂直于支撑该装置的表面的平面的z轴施加力，其中力通过壳体传递给使用者。 输出力与受控图形对象（如光标）与显示的图形环境中的其他图形对象的交互相关。 优选地，至少一个顺应元件设置在与使用者接触的壳体的一部分与支撑表面之间，其中柔性元件通过允许壳体的接触部分相对于支撑件移动而放大来自致动器的力 表面。 力可以是向用户提供触觉的惯性力，接触力或力的组合。