Method for providing force feedback to a user of an interface device based on interactions of a controlled cursor with graphical elements in a graphical user interface
    3.
    发明授权
    Method for providing force feedback to a user of an interface device based on interactions of a controlled cursor with graphical elements in a graphical user interface 失效
    基于受控光标与图形用户界面中的图形元素的交互来向接口设备的用户提供力反馈的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06219032B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-17

    申请号:US08571606

    申请日:1995-12-13

    IPC分类号: G09G508

    摘要: A method and apparatus for providing force feedback to a user operating a human/computer interface device in conjunction with a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed by a host computer system. A physical object, such as a joystick or a mouse, controls a graphical object, such as a cursor, within the GUI. The GUI allows the user to interface with operating system functions implemented by the computer system. A signal is output from the host computer to the interface device to apply a force sensation to the physical object using one or more actuators. This desired force sensation is associated with at least one of the graphical objects and operating system functions of the graphical user interface and is determined by a location of the cursor in the GUI with respect to targets that are associated with the graphical objects. The graphical objects include icons, windows, pull-down menus and menu items, scroll bars (“sliders”), and buttons. The force sensation assists the user to select a desired operating system function or physically informs the user of the graphical objects encountered by the cursor within the GUI. A microprocessor local to the interface apparatus and separate from the host computer can be used to control forces on the physical object.

    摘要翻译: 结合由主计算机系统显示的图形用户界面(GUI)向操作人/计算机接口设备的用户提供力反馈的方法和装置。 诸如操纵杆或鼠标的物理对象在GUI内控制诸如光标的图形对象。 GUI允许用户与由计算机系统实现的操作系统功能接口。 信号从主计算机输出到接口装置,以使用一个或多个致动器对物理对象施加力感。 该期望的力感觉与图形用户界面的至少一个图形对象和操作系统功能相关联,并且由GUI中的游标相对于与图形对象相关联的目标的位置确定。 图形对象包括图标,窗口,下拉菜单和菜单项,滚动条(“滑块”)和按钮。 力感觉帮助用户选择所需的操作系统功能,或物理地通知用户GUI内遇到的图形对象。 可以使用接口设备本地并与主机分离的微处理器来控制物理对象上的力。

    Networked applications including haptic feedback
    4.
    发明授权
    Networked applications including haptic feedback 有权
    网络应用程序,包括触觉反馈

    公开(公告)号:US07636080B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-22

    申请号:US10615927

    申请日:2003-07-10

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: Method and apparatus for providing peer-to-peer force feedback over a computer network. A network force feedback system includes a network, a first computer coupled to the network, and a second computer coupled to the network. The first and second computers each include a visual display and a force feedback interface device. Each computer provides a force feedback signal to its force feedback device based on information received from the other, remote computer and in some cases also based on input from the local force feedback device. Positional information of each force feedback device and/or feel sensation information can be transmitted between the computers over the network. A graphical environment can be displayed to enhance the interaction between users. The present invention therefore permits two computer users to interact using force feedback provided over a network on a peer-to-peer basis.

    摘要翻译: 通过计算机网络提供点对点力反馈的方法和装置。 网络力反馈系统包括网络,耦合到网络的第一计算机和耦合到网络的第二计算机。 第一和第二计算机各自包括视觉显示器和力反馈接口装置。 每个计算机基于从另一个远程计算机接收的信息向其力反馈装置提供力反馈信号,并且在一些情况下还基于来自局部力反馈装置的输入提供力反馈信号。 每个力反馈装置的位置信息和/或感觉信息可以通过网络在计算机之间传输。 可以显示图形环境以增强用户之间的交互。 因此,本发明允许两个计算机用户在对等的基础上使用通过网络提供的力反馈进行交互。

    Method and apparatus for providing simulated physical interactions
within computer generated environments
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing simulated physical interactions within computer generated environments 失效
    用于在计算机生成环境中提供模拟物理交互的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US6028593A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-22

    申请号:US664086

    申请日:1996-06-14

    摘要: A method and apparatus for providing force feedback to a user operating a human/computer interface device and interacting with a computer-generated simulation. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method simulates the interaction of simulated objects displayed to a user who controls one of the simulated objects manipulating a physical object of an interface device. The position of the simulated object, as provided within the simulation and as displayed, is mapped directly to the physical position of the user object. This mapping is broken under conditions that are effective to provide force feedback to the user which imparts a physical sensation corresponding to the interaction of the simulated objects. In another aspect, a ball simulated ball object interacts with a user-controlled simulated object in a simulation to allow the user to utilize a wide range of physical skill and dexterity in interacting with the simulation. In another aspect, a simulation apparatus provides a display device such as one or more display screens or a projection device, and which also provides an intuitive mechanical interface device for the user to skillfully and dexterously manipulate objects within a computer-generated simulation.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于向操作人/计算机接口设备并与计算机生成的模拟进行交互的用户提供力反馈的方法和装置。 在一个方面,计算机实现的方法模拟显示​​给控制模拟对象之一的用户的模拟对象与操作接口设备的物理对象的交互。 模拟对象的位置,如模拟和显示内容所提供的,直接映射到用户对象的物理位置。 这种映射在有效地向用户提供力反馈的条件下被破坏,其赋予对应于模拟对象的交互的物理感觉。 另一方面,在模拟中,球模拟球对象与用户控制的模拟对象交互,以允许用户在与模拟相互作用中利用广泛的身体技能和灵巧性。 在另一方面,模拟装置提供诸如一个或多个显示屏幕或投影设备的显示设备,并且还为用户提供直观的机械接口设备,以巧妙地和灵活地操纵计算机生成的模拟中的对象。

    Force feedback device for simulating combat
    6.
    发明授权
    Force feedback device for simulating combat 失效
    用于模拟战斗的力反馈装置

    公开(公告)号:US08747196B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-10

    申请号:US11233563

    申请日:2005-09-22

    IPC分类号: A63F13/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for providing force feedback to a user operating a human/computer interface device and interacting with a computer-generated simulation. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method simulates the interaction of simulated objects displayed to a user who controls one of the simulated objects manipulating a physical object of an interface device. The position of the simulated object, as provided within the simulation and as displayed, is mapped directly to the physical position of the user object. This mapping is broken under conditions that are effective to provide force feedback to the user which imparts a physical sensation corresponding to the interaction of the simulated objects. In another aspect, hand-to-hand combat is simulated wherein a user controls a simulated object by manipulating a physical object, such a sword hilt, to allow the user to utilize a wide range of physical skill and dexterity in interacting with the simulation. In another aspect, a simulation apparatus provides a display device such as one or more display screens or a projection device, and which also provides an intuitive mechanical interface device for the user to skillfully and dexterously manipulate objects within a computer-generated simulation.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于向操作人/计算机接口设备并与计算机生成的模拟进行交互的用户提供力反馈的方法和装置。 在一个方面,计算机实现的方法模拟显示​​给控制模拟对象之一的用户的模拟对象与操作接口设备的物理对象的交互。 模拟对象的位置,如模拟和显示内容所提供的,直接映射到用户对象的物理位置。 这种映射在有效地向用户提供力反馈的条件下被破坏,其赋予对应于模拟对象的交互的物理感觉。 在另一方面,模拟手对战,其中用户通过操纵物理对象(例如剑柄)来控制模拟对象,以允许用户在与模拟相互作用中利用广泛的身体技能和灵巧性。 在另一方面,模拟装置提供诸如一个或多个显示屏幕或投影设备的显示设备,并且还为用户提供直观的机械接口设备,以巧妙地和灵活地操纵计算机生成的模拟中的对象。

    Providing interactions between simulated objects using force feedback
    8.
    发明授权
    Providing interactions between simulated objects using force feedback 有权
    使用力反馈提供模拟对象之间的交互

    公开(公告)号:US06366272B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-02

    申请号:US09433657

    申请日:1999-11-03

    IPC分类号: G09G500

    摘要: A method and apparatus for providing force feedback to a user operating a human/computer interface device and interacting with a computer-generated simulation. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method simulates the interaction of simulated objects displayed to a user who controls one of the simulated objects manipulating a physical object of an interface device. The position of the simulated object, as provided within the simulation and as displayed, is mapped directly to the physical position of the user object. This mapping is broken under conditions that are effective to provide force feedback to the user which imparts a physical sensation corresponding to the interaction of the simulated objects. In another aspect, a ball simulated ball object interacts with a user-controlled simulated object in a simulation to allow the user to utilize a wide range of physical skill and dexterity in interacting with the simulation. In another aspect, a simulation apparatus provides a display device such as one or more display screens or a projection device, and which also provides an intuitive mechanical interface device for the user to skillfully and dexterously manipulate objects within a computer-generated simulation.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于向操作人/计算机接口设备并与计算机生成的模拟进行交互的用户提供力反馈的方法和装置。 在一个方面,计算机实现的方法模拟显示​​给控制模拟对象之一的用户的模拟对象与操作接口设备的物理对象的交互。 模拟对象的位置,如模拟和显示内容所提供的,直接映射到用户对象的物理位置。 这种映射在有效地向用户提供力反馈的条件下被破坏,其赋予对应于模拟对象的交互的物理感觉。 另一方面,在模拟中,球模拟球对象与用户控制的模拟对象交互,以允许用户在与模拟相互作用中利用广泛的身体技能和灵巧性。 在另一方面,模拟装置提供诸如一个或多个显示屏幕或投影设备的显示设备,并且还为用户提供直观的机械接口设备,以巧妙地和灵活地操纵计算机生成的模拟中的对象。

    Providing force feedback to a user of an interface device based on interactions of a user-controlled complaint paddle with a simulated object in a graphical environment
    9.
    发明授权
    Providing force feedback to a user of an interface device based on interactions of a user-controlled complaint paddle with a simulated object in a graphical environment 有权
    基于用户控制的投诉板与图形环境中的模拟对象的交互,向接口设备的用户提供力反馈

    公开(公告)号:US09582077B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-28

    申请号:US11703322

    申请日:2007-02-06

    摘要: A method and apparatus for providing force feedback to a user operating a human/computer interface device in conjunction with a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed by a host computer system. A physical object, such as a joystick or a mouse, controls a graphical object, such as a cursor, within the GUI. The GUI allows the user to interface with operating system functions implemented by the computer system. A signal is output from the host computer to the interface device to apply a force sensation to the physical object using one or more actuators. This desired force sensation is associated with at least one of the graphical objects and operating system functions of the graphical user interface and is determined by a location of the cursor in the GUI with respect to targets that are associated with the graphical objects. The graphical objects include icons, windows, pull-down menus and menu items, scroll bars (“sliders”), and buttons. The force sensation assists the user to select a desired operating system function or physically informs the user of the graphical objects encountered by the cursor within the GUI. A microprocessor local to the interface apparatus and separate from the host computer can be used to control forces on the physical object.

    摘要翻译: 结合由主计算机系统显示的图形用户界面(GUI)向操作人/计算机接口设备的用户提供力反馈的方法和装置。 诸如操纵杆或鼠标的物理对象在GUI内控制诸如光标的图形对象。 GUI允许用户与由计算机系统实现的操作系统功能接口。 信号从主计算机输出到接口装置,以使用一个或多个致动器对物理对象施加力感。 该期望的力感觉与图形用户界面的至少一个图形对象和操作系统功能相关联,并且由GUI中的游标相对于与图形对象相关联的目标的位置确定。 图形对象包括图标,窗口,下拉菜单和菜单项,滚动条(“滑块”)和按钮。 力感觉帮助用户选择所需的操作系统功能,或物理地通知用户GUI内遇到的图形对象。 可以使用接口设备本地并与主机分离的微处理器来控制物理对象上的力。

    Networked applications including haptic feedback
    10.
    发明授权
    Networked applications including haptic feedback 有权
    网络应用程序,包括触觉反馈

    公开(公告)号:US08072422B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-06

    申请号:US12638263

    申请日:2009-12-15

    IPC分类号: G09F5/00

    摘要: Method and apparatus for providing peer-to-peer force feedback over a computer network. A network force feedback system includes a network, a first computer coupled to the network, and a second computer coupled to the network. The first and second computers each include a visual display and a force feedback interface device. Each computer provides a force feedback signal to its force feedback device based on information received from the other, remote computer and in some cases also based on input from the local force feedback device. Positional information of each force feedback device and/or feel sensation information can be transmitted between the computers over the network. A graphical environment can be displayed to enhance the interaction between users. The present invention therefore permits two computer users to interact using force feedback provided over a network on a peer-to-peer basis.

    摘要翻译: 通过计算机网络提供点对点力反馈的方法和装置。 网络力反馈系统包括网络,耦合到网络的第一计算机和耦合到网络的第二计算机。 第一和第二计算机各自包括视觉显示器和力反馈接口装置。 每个计算机基于从另一个远程计算机接收的信息向其力反馈装置提供力反馈信号,并且在一些情况下还基于来自局部力反馈装置的输入提供力反馈信号。 每个力反馈装置的位置信息和/或感觉信息可以通过网络在计算机之间传输。 可以显示图形环境以增强用户之间的交互。 因此,本发明允许两个计算机用户在对等的基础上使用通过网络提供的力反馈进行交互。