公开(公告)号：US20120056825A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：US13046263

申请日：2011-03-11

申请人： Erin Ramsay ,  Pedro Gregorio

发明人： Erin Ramsay ,  Pedro Gregorio

IPC分类号： G06F3/041

CPC分类号： G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0488

摘要： Systems and methods for pre-touch and true touch are disclosed. For example, in one described system for pre-touch and true touch includes a touch-sensitive interface configured to detect a user interaction and transmit a first interface signal based at least in part on the user interaction. The system also includes a processor in communication with the touch-sensitive interface and configured to receive the first interface signal and determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the first interface signal. The processor is further configured to preload a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect. The system also includes a cache in communication with the processor and configured to store the preloaded haptic signal for a time period and then transmit the haptic signal and a haptic effect generator in communication with the cache and configured to receive the haptic signal from the cache and, in response, output a haptic effect based at least in part on the haptic signal.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于预触摸和真实触摸的系统和方法。 例如，在所描述的用于预触摸和真实触摸的系统中，包括被配置为至少部分地基于用户交互来检测用户交互并发送第一接口信号的触敏界面。 该系统还包括与触摸敏感接口通信并被配置为接收第一接口信号并且至少部分地基于第一接口信号来确定触觉效果的处理器。 处理器还被配置为预加载与触觉效果相关联的触觉信号。 该系统还包括与处理器通信的缓存，并被配置为在一段时间内存储预加载的触觉信号，然后发送触觉信号和与高速缓存通信的触觉效果生成器，并配置成从高速缓存接收触觉信号， 作为响应，至少部分地基于触觉信号输出触觉效果。

公开(公告)号：US20120041436A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13206955

申请日：2011-08-10

申请人： Christopher Ullrich ,  Pedro Gregorio

发明人： Christopher Ullrich ,  Pedro Gregorio

IPC分类号： A61B18/18

CPC分类号： A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B2018/00303 ,  A61B2018/00684 ,  A61B2018/00875

摘要： A surgical tool system including a laparoscopic surgical tool for heating, ablating, sealing, and/or dissecting tissue, a control system for monitoring impedance of the tissue during treatment thereof, and a tactile feedback system integrated onto a handle of the tool that generates relevant feedback from the control system in at least the form of haptic effects to the user. The tactile feedback alerts the tool user of changes in tissue properties, i.e., when the impedance of the tissue indicates that the treatment procedure is complete. In addition, the tactile feedback provided may supply information relating to the operating status of the control system to the user.

摘要翻译： 一种外科手术工具系统，包括用于加热，消融，密封和/或解剖组织的腹腔镜手术工具，用于在其治疗期间监测组织的阻抗的控制系统以及集成到工具的手柄上的触觉反馈系统，其产生相关的 来自控制系统的反馈至少以触觉效果的形式给用户。 触觉反馈提醒工具使用者组织性质的变化，即当组织的阻抗指示治疗程序完成时。 此外，提供的触觉反馈可以向用户提供与控制系统的操作状态有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08007282B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12180439

申请日：2008-07-25

申请人： Pedro Gregorio ,  Neil T. Olien ,  David W. Bailey ,  Steven P. Vassallo

发明人： Pedro Gregorio ,  Neil T. Olien ,  David W. Bailey ,  Steven P. Vassallo

IPC分类号： G09B23/28

CPC分类号： G09B23/285 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B2017/00707 ,  A61B2034/741 ,  G05B2219/40122 ,  G05B2219/45118

摘要： A system and method of providing a surgical training apparatus which comprises a plurality of mechanical interfaces each of which is configured to receive a user tool operable by a user. Each mechanical interface of the plurality is configured to allow movement of its respective user tool in a rotational degree of freedom and a linear degree of freedom. The apparatus includes one or more sensors which are coupled to the mechanical interfaces and configured to simultaneously sense positional information of each user tool during movement. A computer coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to run a software application simulating each user tool as a respective simulated surgical tool operating on a simulated body part in a displayed graphical environment, wherein the computer updates movement of each simulated user tool in the graphical environment based on said positional information.

摘要翻译： 一种提供外科训练装置的系统和方法，其包括多个机械接口，每个机械接口被配置为接收用户可操作的用户工具。 多个机械接口中的每个机械接口构造成允许其各自的使用者工具以旋转自由度和线性自由度的运动。 该装置包括一个或多个传感器，其耦合到机械接口并被配置为在运动期间同时感测每个用户工具的位置信息。 耦合到所述一个或多个传感器并被配置为运行模拟每个用户工具的软件应用程序作为在所显示的图形环境中在模拟身体部位上操作的相应的模拟外科手术工具的计算机，其中所述计算机更新每个模拟用户工具的运动 基于所述位置信息的图形环境。

公开(公告)号：US20090106655A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US11744636

申请日：2007-05-04

申请人： Danny A. Grant ,  Pedro Gregorio ,  Robert A. Lacroix

发明人： Danny A. Grant ,  Pedro Gregorio ,  Robert A. Lacroix

IPC分类号： G06F3/01

CPC分类号： G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  Y02D10/173

摘要： A method of generating haptic effects on a device includes detecting the presence of an object near an input area of the device and generating a haptic effect on the device in response to the presence detection.

摘要翻译： 在设备上产生触觉效果的方法包括检测在设备的输入区域附近的物体的存在并且响应于存在检测而在设备上产生触觉效果。

公开(公告)号：US20080198139A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11748219

申请日：2007-05-14

申请人： Robert Andre Lacroix ,  Pedro Gregorio ,  Kollin M. Tierling

发明人： Robert Andre Lacroix ,  Pedro Gregorio ,  Kollin M. Tierling

IPC分类号： G06F3/041

CPC分类号： G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/016 ,  H04M19/04 ,  H04M19/048

摘要： A haptic feedback system that includes a controller, a memory coupled to the controller, an actuator drive circuit coupled to the controller, and an actuator coupled to the actuator drive circuit. The memory stores at least one haptic effect that is executed by the controller in order to create a haptic effect.

摘要翻译： 触觉反馈系统，其包括控制器，耦合到控制器的存储器，耦合到控制器的致动器驱动电路以及耦合到致动器驱动电路的致动器。 存储器存储由控制器执行以产生触觉效果的至少一个触觉效果。

公开(公告)号：US20070182711A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11555412

申请日：2006-11-01

申请人： Danny A. Grant ,  Juan Manuel Cruz-Hernandez ,  Pedro Gregorio

发明人： Danny A. Grant ,  Juan Manuel Cruz-Hernandez ,  Pedro Gregorio

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： H04M1/24 ,  A63F2300/1018 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/204

摘要： A method of testing a haptic device that includes an actuator and has a first weight includes placing the haptic device on a test fixture that has a second weight that is greater than the first weight. The haptic device is placed on the test fixture so that the actuator within the haptic device is substantially close to the center of gravity of the test fixture. The method further includes causing the haptic device to generate haptic effects via the actuator, and measuring the acceleration of the test fixture during the haptic effects.

摘要翻译： 测试包括致动器并具有第一重量的触觉装置的方法包括将触觉装置放置在具有大于第一重量的第二重量的测试夹具上。 触觉装置放置在测试夹具上，使得触觉装置内的致动器基本上接近测试夹具的重心。 该方法还包括使得触觉装置经由致动器产生触觉效果，并且在触觉效果期间测量测试夹具的加速度。

公开(公告)号：US20070006847A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11493858

申请日：2006-07-25

申请人： Pedro Gregorio

发明人： Pedro Gregorio

IPC分类号： F02D11/10

CPC分类号： B60W50/16 ,  B60K2026/023 ,  F02D11/105 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D2200/0404 ,  F02D2200/602

摘要： An apparatus includes a sensor configured to be coupled to a throttle interface. The sensor is configured to output a sensor signal associated with a condition of the throttle interface. A first brake element has a first friction surface and a second brake element has a second friction surface. The second brake element is configured to be coupled to the throttle interface. The friction surface associated with the first brake element is positioned opposite the friction surface associated with the second brake element. The first brake element is configured to move relative to the second brake element. An actuator is coupled to the first brake element and is configured to output haptic feedback to the throttle interface via the first brake element based on the sensor signal.

摘要翻译： 一种装置包括被配置为联接到节流接口的传感器。 传感器被配置为输出与节气门接口的状况相关联的传感器信号。 第一制动元件具有第一摩擦面，第二制动元件具有第二摩擦面。 第二制动元件构造成联接到节流接口。 与第一制动元件相关联的摩擦表面与与第二制动元件相关联的摩擦表面相对。 第一制动元件构造成相对于第二制动元件移动。 致动器联接到第一制动元件并且被配置为基于传感器信号经由第一制动元件将触觉反馈输出到节气门接口。

公开(公告)号：US20060099560A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11301831

申请日：2005-12-12

申请人： Pedro Gregorio ,  Neil Olien ,  David Bailey ,  Steven Vassallo

发明人： Pedro Gregorio ,  Neil Olien ,  David Bailey ,  Steven Vassallo

IPC分类号： G09B23/28

CPC分类号： G09B23/285 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B2017/00707 ,  A61B2034/741 ,  G05B2219/40122 ,  G05B2219/45118

摘要： A system for providing realistic sensation within a simulation system by providing tactile (haptic) feedback to a user. The system includes an engageable practice tool that the user engages and a mechanical simulation apparatus coupled to the practice tool. The mechanical simulation apparatus includes a ground member, a mechanical linkage rotatably coupled to the ground member, a linear axis member coupled to the practice tool and the mechanical linkage, at least four actuators coupled to the ground member, sensors for sensing movement of the actuators, and at least three cables in contact with the at least four actuators and coupled to the mechanical linkage. An interface device is coupled to the simulation apparatus and a host computer is coupled to the interface device for implementing an application program. The application program provides signals for the actuators to move the cables and thereby move the mechanical linkage.

公开(公告)号：US10908686B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US13046263

申请日：2011-03-11

申请人： Erin Ramsay ,  Pedro Gregorio

发明人： Erin Ramsay ,  Pedro Gregorio

IPC分类号： G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488

摘要： Systems and methods for pre-touch and true touch are disclosed. For example, in one described system for pre-touch and true touch includes a touch-sensitive interface configured to detect a user interaction and transmit a first interface signal based at least in part on the user interaction. The system also includes a processor in communication with the touch-sensitive interface and configured to receive the first interface signal and determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the first interface signal. The processor is further configured to preload a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect. The system also includes a cache in communication with the processor and configured to store the preloaded haptic signal for a time period and then transmit the haptic signal and a haptic effect generator in communication with the cache and configured to receive the haptic signal from the cache and, in response, output a haptic effect based at least in part on the haptic signal.

公开(公告)号：US08523043B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12962467

申请日：2010-12-07

申请人： Christopher Ullrich ,  Ali Modarres ,  Pedro Gregorio ,  Cheryl Shimek

发明人： Christopher Ullrich ,  Ali Modarres ,  Pedro Gregorio ,  Cheryl Shimek

IPC分类号： A61B17/068

CPC分类号： A61B17/072 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/07214 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61B2090/0807 ,  A61B2090/378

摘要： A surgical tool system includes a surgical tool for cutting and stapling tissue and a tactile feedback system integrated onto a handle of the tool that generates relevant feedback in at least the form of haptic effects to the user. The tactile feedback alerts the user of tissue properties, i.e., the type of tissue or other structures located within the jaws of the stapler, whether the quantity or thickness of tissue located within the jaws of the stapler is appropriate for the selected stapler cartridge, whether the proper length of staples has been fired based on the length of tissue located in the jaws, whether a blood vessel is located within the jaws of the stapler, whether the stapling process has successfully sealed the tissue located within the jaws of the stapler, the position of the cutting element, and/or when the stapling procedure or firing cycle is completed.

摘要翻译： 手术工具系统包括用于切割和缝合组织的手术工具以及集成到工具的手柄上的触觉反馈系统，其以至少对用户的触觉效果的形式生成相关反馈。 触觉反馈提醒用户组织性质，即位于缝合器钳口内的组织或其他结构的类型，无论位于缝合器的钳口内的组织的数量或厚度是否适用于所选择的吻合器钉仓，无论是否 基于位于钳口中的组织的长度，无论血管位于吻合器的钳口内，钉扎过程是否已成功地密封位于缝合器的钳口内的组织，已经烧制适当长度的缝钉， 切割元件的位置，和/或当装订程序或点火循环完成时。