Force output adjustment in force feedback devices based on user contact
    42.
    发明授权
    Force output adjustment in force feedback devices based on user contact 有权
    基于用户接触力强制反馈装置的强制输出调整

    公开(公告)号:US07965276B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-21

    申请号:US09798872

    申请日:2001-03-01

    IPC分类号: G09G5/08 G09G5/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for adjusting force output from force feedback devices based on user contact with the device. A degree of user contact with a manipulandum of the device is determined by examining the motion of the manipulandum in at least one degree of freedom. A force is output in the degree of freedom of the manipulandum by an actuator of the force feedback device, where a magnitude of the force is adjusted in accordance with the degree of user contact. The force output can be stopped if the user is not contacting the manipulandum, or the forces can be reduced in magnitude if the user has a light contact or reduced grip on the manipulandum. The device can also continue to monitor manipulandum motion to determine when the user is again interacting with the manipulandum and to reapply or increase the magnitude of the forces.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于根据用户与设备接触来调节力反馈装置的力输出的方法和装置。 通过以至少一个自由度检查操纵的动作来确定用户与装置的操纵的接触程度。 通过力反馈装置的致动器在力操作的自由度中输出力,其中根据用户接触程度来调节力的大小。 如果用户没有接触到操纵力,则可以停止力输出,或者如果用户在操作上具有轻微的接触或减少的抓地力,则可以大幅度减小力。 该装置还可以继续监视操纵运动以确定用户何时再次与操纵进行交互并且重新应用或增加力的大小。

    Providing enhanced haptic feedback effects
    43.
    发明授权
    Providing enhanced haptic feedback effects 有权
    提供增强的触觉反馈效果

    公开(公告)号:US07821493B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-26

    申请号:US11787495

    申请日:2007-04-16

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00 G06F3/00

    摘要: Method and apparatus for providing tactile sensations. For one embodiment a first frequency at which to output a tactile sensation is received. A second frequency higher than the first frequency is determined. The second frequency is based on a frequency at which an inertial actuator outputs a second tactile sensation. A waveform having the first frequency and a waveform having the second frequency is combined to produce a signal configured to cause a composite tactile sensation at the second frequency, the composite tactile sensation conveying the first frequency.

    摘要翻译: 提供触感的方法和装置。 对于一个实施例,接收输出触觉的第一频率。 确定高于第一频率的第二频率。 第二频率基于惯性致动器输出第二触觉的频率。 具有第一频率的波形和具有第二频率的波形被组合以产生被配置为在第二频率引起复合触觉的信号,传送第一频率的复合触觉。

    Hybrid Control Of Haptic Feedback For Host Computer And Interface Device
    44.
    发明申请
    Hybrid Control Of Haptic Feedback For Host Computer And Interface Device 有权
    用于主计算机和接口设备的触觉反馈的混合控制

    公开(公告)号:US20100039373A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-18

    申请号:US12364644

    申请日:2009-02-03

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: A hybrid haptic feedback system in which a host computer and haptic feedback device share processing loads to various degrees in the output of haptic sensations, and features for efficient output of haptic sensations in such a system. A haptic feedback interface device in communication with a host computer includes a device microcontroller outputting force values to the actuator to control output forces. In various embodiments, the microcontroller can determine force values for one type of force effect while receiving force values computed by the host computer for a different type of force effect. For example, the microcontroller can determine closed loop effect values and receive computed open loop effect values from the host; or the microcontroller can determine high frequency open loop effect values and receive low frequency open loop effect values from the host. Various features allow the host to efficiently stream computed force values to the device.

    摘要翻译: 一种混合触觉反馈系统,其中主计算机和触觉反馈装置在触觉感觉的输出中共享处理各种程度的加载,以及用于在这种系统中有效输出触觉感觉的特征。 与主计算机通信的触觉反馈接口装置包括向致动器输出力值以控制输出力的装置微控制器。 在各种实施例中,微控制器可以在接收由主计算机为不同类型的力效应计算的力值时确定一种类型的力效应的力值。 例如,微控制器可以确定闭环效应值并从主机接收计算的开环效应值; 或者微控制器可以确定高频开环效应值并从主机接收低频开环效应值。 各种功能允许主机有效地将计算的力值流传输到设备。

    Textures and other spatial sensations for a relative haptic interface device
    45.
    发明授权
    Textures and other spatial sensations for a relative haptic interface device 有权
    纹理和其他空间感觉相对触觉界面设备

    公开(公告)号:US07283123B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-16

    申请号:US10122089

    申请日:2002-04-12

    IPC分类号: G09G5/08

    摘要: A low-cost haptic feedback device that provides spatially-based sensations such as textures in correlation with a displayed graphical environment. The device includes a housing, a sensor device, and an actuator for applying a force to the user. A local processor reports relative sensor data to the host processor and receives force information from the host processor. The host force information causes a texture sensation to be output by the actuator, the texture sensation providing forces to the user at least approximately spatially correlated with predefined locations in the graphical environment as determined by a local processor. In some embodiments, the local processor can model a position of the cursor while the cursor interacts with the texture field, where the modeled position is used for determining the force output to the user, and the force information from the host can include a gating command to activate or deactivate the texture sensation when the cursor enters or exits the texture field.

    摘要翻译: 一种低成本的触觉反馈装置,其提供基于空间的感觉,例如与显示的图形环境相关的纹理。 该装置包括壳体,传感器装置和用于向使用者施加力的致动器。 本地处理器向主处理器报告相对传感器数据,并从主处理器接收强制信息。 宿主力信息导致由致动器输出纹理感觉,纹理感觉向用户提供至少大致空间上与由本地处理器确定的图形环境中的预定义位置相关联的力。 在一些实施例中,当光标与纹理字段相互作用时,本地处理器可以对光标的位置进行建模,其中建模位置用于确定向用户输出的力,并且来自主机的力信息可以包括门控命令 当光标进入或退出纹理字段时激活或停用纹理感觉。

    Actuator thermal protection in haptic feedback devices
    46.
    发明授权
    Actuator thermal protection in haptic feedback devices 有权
    触觉反馈装置中的致动器热保护

    公开(公告)号:US07233476B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-19

    申请号:US09927416

    申请日:2001-08-10

    IPC分类号: H01H47/00

    CPC分类号: G06F3/016

    摘要: Method and apparatus for providing thermal protection for actuators used in haptic feedback interface devices. An average energy in the actuator over a predetermined period of time is determined, and the maximum allowable current level in the actuator is reduced if the average energy is determined to exceed a predetermined warning energy level. The maximum allowable current level can be reduced to a sustainable current level if the average energy reaches a maximum energy level allowed, and the maximum allowable current level in the actuator can be raised if the average energy is determined to be below the predetermined warning energy level. Preferably, the maximum allowable current level is reduced smoothly as a ramp function.

    摘要翻译: 用于为触觉反馈接口装置中使用的致动器提供热保护的方法和装置。 确定在预定时间段内的致动器中的平均能量,并且如果确定平均能量超过预定警告能级,则致动器中的最大允许电流水平降低。 如果平均能量达到允许的最大能量水平,则最大允许电流水平可以降低到可持续的电流水平,并且如果平均能量被确定为低于预定的警告能量水平,则可以提高致动器中的最大允许电流水平 。 优选地,最大允许电流水平作为斜坡功能平滑地减小。

    Providing enhanced haptic feedback effects
    47.
    发明授权
    Providing enhanced haptic feedback effects 有权
    提供增强的触觉反馈效果

    公开(公告)号:US07218310B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-15

    申请号:US09908184

    申请日:2001-07-17

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00 G06F3/00

    摘要: Method and apparatus for providing high strength, low frequency tactile sensations using an inertial actuator in a haptic feedback interface device, such as an actuator driving an oscillating inertial mass. A commanded low frequency is modulated or combined with a higher frequency at which the tactile sensations feel stronger, where the resulting signal is used to output a tactile sensation at the higher frequency and convey the commanded low frequency to the user. One embodiment provides higher frequency pulse bursts at the desired low frequency wherein the higher frequency pulse bursts are at or near a resonant frequency of the actuator; other embodiments modulate or otherwise vary the amplitude of the higher frequency signal according to the desired low frequency.

    摘要翻译: 用于在触觉反馈接口装置(例如驱动振荡惯性质量的致动器)中使用惯性致动器来提供高强度,低频触觉的方法和装置。 指令的低频被调制或与触觉感觉更强的较高频率组合,其中所得到的信号被用于输出较高频率的触觉,并将命令的低频传送给用户。 一个实施例提供了在期望的低频下的更高频率的脉冲脉冲串,其中较高频率脉冲脉冲串处于或接近致动器的谐振频率; 其他实施例根据期望的低频率调制或以其它方式改变较高频率信号的幅度。

    Method and apparatus for streaming force values to a force feedback device
    48.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for streaming force values to a force feedback device 有权
    用于向力反馈装置输送力值的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07209117B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-24

    申请号:US10730067

    申请日:2003-12-09

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for shaping force signals for a force feedback device. A source wave is provided and is defined by a set of control parameters (including a steady state magnitude, a frequency value and a duration value) and modified by a set of impulse parameters (including an impulse magnitude, and a settle time representing a time required for the impulse magnitude to change to the steady-state magnitude). Optionally, application parameters specifying a direction of force signal and trigger parameters specifying activating buttons can also be provided for the source wave. Using a host processor or a local processor, the force signal is formed from the source wave and the sets of control parameters and impulse parameters, where the force signal includes an impulse signal followed by a continual steady-state signal after an expiration of the settle time. A feel sensation is generated to a user of the force feedback device as physical forces produced by actuators on the force feedback device in response to the force signal. The steady-state magnitude value is lower than a magnitude value of a non-impulse-shaped force signal required to create a corresponding feel sensation having a similar apparent sensation to the user.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于形成力反馈装置的力信号的方法和装置。 提供源波,并由一组控制参数(包括稳态幅度,频率值和持续时间值)定义,并由一组脉冲参数(包括脉冲幅度和表示时间的稳定时间) 脉冲幅度变为稳态幅度所需)。 可选地,也可以为源波提供指定力信号方向的应用参数和指定启动按钮的触发参数。 使用主处理器或本地处理器,力信号由源波形和控制参数和脉冲参数组形成,其中力信号包括脉冲信号,随后是稳定期满之后的连续稳态信号 时间。 对力反馈装置的使用者产生感觉,作为响应于力信号的力反馈装置上的致动器产生的物理力。 稳态幅度值低于产生具有与使用者相似的明显感觉的相应感觉所需的非冲击形状力信号的幅度值。

    Hybrid control of haptic feedback for host computer and interface device
    49.
    发明授权
    Hybrid control of haptic feedback for host computer and interface device 有权
    主机和接口设备的触觉反馈的混合控制

    公开(公告)号:US06411276B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-25

    申请号:US09687744

    申请日:2000-10-13

    IPC分类号: G09G500

    摘要: A hybrid haptic feedback system in which a host computer and haptic feedback device share processing loads to various degrees in the output of haptic sensations, and features for efficient output of haptic sensations in such a system. A haptic feedback interface device in communication with a host computer includes a device microcontroller outputting force values to the actuator to control output forces. In various embodiments, the microcontroller can determine force values for one type of force effect while receiving force values computed by the host computer for a different type of force effect. For example, the microcontroller can determine closed loop effect values and receive computed open loop effect values from the host; or the microcontroller can determine high frequency open loop effect values and receive low frequency open loop effect values from the host. Various features allow the host to efficiently stream computed force values to the device.

    摘要翻译: 一种混合触觉反馈系统,其中主计算机和触觉反馈装置在触觉感觉的输出中共享处理各种程度的加载,以及用于在这种系统中有效输出触觉感觉的特征。 与主计算机通信的触觉反馈接口装置包括向致动器输出力值以控制输出力的装置微控制器。 在各种实施例中,微控制器可以在接收由主计算机为不同类型的力效应计算的力值时确定一种类型的力效应的力值。 例如,微控制器可以确定闭环效应值并从主机接收计算的开环效应值; 或者微控制器可以确定高频开环效应值并从主机接收低频开环效应值。 各种功能允许主机有效地将计算的力值流传输到设备。

    Method and apparatus for shaping force signals for a force feedback device
    50.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for shaping force signals for a force feedback device 有权
    用于形成力反馈装置的力信号的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06278439B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-21

    申请号:US09322245

    申请日:1999-05-28

    IPC分类号: G09G508

    摘要: A method and apparatus for shaping force signals for a force feedback device. A source wave is provided and is defined by a set of control parameters (including a steady state magnitude, a frequency value and a duration value) and modified by a set of impulse parameters (including an impulse magnitude, and a settle time representing a time required for the impulse magnitude to change to the steady-state magnitude). Optionally, application parameters specifying a direction of force signal and trigger parameters specifying activating buttons can also be provided for the source wave. Using a host processor or a local processor, the force signal is formed from the source wave and the sets of control parameters and impulse parameters, where the force signal includes an impulse signal followed by a continual steady-state signal after an expiration of the settle time. A feel sensation is generated to a user of the force feedback device as physical forces produced by actuators on the force feedback device in response to the force signal. The steady-state magnitude value is lower than a magnitude value of a non-impulse-shaped force signal required to create a corresponding feel sensation having a similar apparent sensation to the user.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于形成力反馈装置的力信号的方法和装置。 提供源波,并由一组控制参数(包括稳态幅度,频率值和持续时间值)定义,并由一组脉冲参数(包括脉冲幅度和表示时间的稳定时间) 脉冲幅度变为稳态幅度所需)。 可选地,也可以为源波提供指定力信号方向的应用参数和指定启动按钮的触发参数。 使用主处理器或本地处理器,力信号由源波形和控制参数和脉冲参数组形成,其中力信号包括脉冲信号,随后是稳定期满之后的连续稳态信号 时间。 对力反馈装置的使用者产生感觉,作为响应于力信号的力反馈装置上的致动器产生的物理力。 稳态幅度值低于产生具有与使用者相似的明显感觉的相应感觉所需的非冲击形状力信号的幅度值。