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    Input device for providing multi-dimensional position coordinate signals to a computer
    3.
    发明授权
    Input device for providing multi-dimensional position coordinate signals to a computer 失效
    用于向计算机提供多维位置坐标信号的输入装置

    公开(公告)号：US5694153A

    公开(公告)日：1997-12-02

    申请号：US509082

    申请日：1995-07-31

    申请人： Tetsuji Aoyagi ,  Takeshi Miura ,  Hajime Suzuki ,  Russell I. Sanchez ,  Mark K. Svancarek ,  Toru Suzuki ,  Mike M. Paull

    发明人： Tetsuji Aoyagi ,  Takeshi Miura ,  Hajime Suzuki ,  Russell I. Sanchez ,  Mark K. Svancarek ,  Toru Suzuki ,  Mike M. Paull

    IPC分类号： G05G9/047 ,  G09G5/08

    CPC分类号： G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04759

    摘要： A user input system for inputting computer signals, such as a joystick, has an elongated member or handle that is movably received by a housing. The handle is capable of moving in at least three perpendicular directions, i.e., along X, Y and Z axes, and is capable of being rotated about at least one of the three axes. In a first embodiment, a pair of light emitting diodes ("LEDs") are mounted at an end of the handle and oriented toward the interior of the housing. The LEDs are strobed to alternately project light downward into the housing. A light detecting element, such as a two-dimensional position sensing device ("PSD"), two one-dimension PSDs, or a four quadrant photodiode, is positioned opposite the LEDs, and mounted to the housing to receive the light from the LEDs to produce signals. The signals are converted from analog to digital and input to a microprocessor. The microprocessor, employing trigonometric methods, calculates the position and orientation (i.e., rotation) of the handle and outputs the coordinates to a host computer. The joystick preferably includes switches that produce signals and a slidable member that produces a variable signal, all of which are also output to the computer. In a second embodiment, the LEDs are mounted to the housing to project the light upward and the light detecting unit is mounted at the end of the handle.

    摘要翻译： 用于输入诸如操纵杆的计算机信号的用户输入系统具有由壳体可移动地接收的细长构件或手柄。 手柄能够沿着X，Y和Z轴至少三个垂直方向移动，并且能够围绕三个轴中的至少一个旋转。 在第一实施例中，一对发光二极管（“LED”）安装在手柄的端部并朝向壳体的内部。 LED被选通以将光向下投射到壳体中。 诸如二维位置感测装置（“PSD”），两个一维PSD或四象限光电二极管的光检测元件与LED相对定位，并且安装到壳体以接收来自LED的光 产生信号。 信号从模拟转换为数字，并输入到微处理器。 微处理器采用三角法来计算手柄的位置和方向（即旋转），并将坐标输出到主计算机。 操纵杆优选地包括产生信号的开关和产生可变信号的可滑动构件，所有这些都被输出到计算机。 在第二实施例中，LED被安装到壳体以将光向上突出，光检测单元安装在手柄的端部。

    Computer command and pointing device with multi-axis engagement assembly
    7.
    发明授权
    Computer command and pointing device with multi-axis engagement assembly 失效
    具有多轴接合组件的计算机指令和定位装置

    公开(公告)号：US5268675A

    公开(公告)日：1993-12-07

    申请号：US969872

    申请日：1992-10-30

    申请人： Charlie Garthwaite ,  Mike M. Paull ,  Kinzo Narmuo

    发明人： Charlie Garthwaite ,  Mike M. Paull ,  Kinzo Narmuo

    IPC分类号： B28B13/04 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G3/02

    CPC分类号： G06F3/03549 ,  B28B13/04 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  Y10S248/918

    摘要： A computer command and pointing device that attaches directly to the computer or keyboard without the need for external electrical cables. A BallPoint.TM. mouse has a multi-axis mechanical engagement assembly that allows the mouse to be inserted into a recess in the computer or keyboard and have its weight fully supported by the engagement assembly. The engagement assembly provides tight mechanical coupling between the mouse and the recess, but permits the disconnection of the mouse if excessive force is applied to the mouse. The engagement assembly includes an electrical connector that permits the coupling of electrical signals between the mouse and the computer. The connector pins in the electrical connector are individually spring-loaded to allow the connector pins to recede into the electrical connector when force is applied. A mating electrical connector plate, mounted within the recess, is a flat plate made of an insulating material with electrically conductive pads on the surface thereof. The connector pins of the electrical connector electrically couple electrical signals between the mouse and the computer when the engagement assembly mechanically couples the mouse into the recess. The electrical connector does not require precise alignment of the engagement assembly when installing or removing the mouse. If excessive force is applied to the mouse, it disconnects from the recess without damaging the mouse or the computer.

    摘要翻译： 一种直接连接到计算机或键盘的计算机命令和指点设备，无需外部电缆。 BallPoint TM鼠标具有多轴机械接合组件，其允许鼠标插入计算机或键盘中的凹槽中，并且其重量完全由接合组件支撑。 接合组件在鼠标和凹部之间提供紧密的机械耦合，但是如果对鼠标施加过大的力量则允许鼠标断开。 接合组件包括允许鼠标和计算机之间的电信号耦合的电连接器。 电连接器中的连接器针单独弹簧加载，以在施加力时允许连接器针脚退回电连接器。 安装在凹槽内的配合电连接板是由绝缘材料制成的平板，其表面具有导电垫。 当接合组件将鼠标机械地连接到凹槽中时，电连接器的连接器针电连接鼠标和计算机之间的电信号。 当安装或拆卸鼠标时，电连接器不需要精确对准接合组件。 如果对鼠标施加过大的力量，则它会与凹槽断开，而不会损坏鼠标或计算机。

    Docking process for recharging an autonomous mobile device
    10.
    发明授权
    Docking process for recharging an autonomous mobile device 有权
    对自动移动设备进行充电的对接过程

    公开(公告)号：US08515580B2

    公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

    申请号：US13162795

    申请日：2011-06-17

    申请人： Trevor Taylor ,  Michael Wyrzykowski ,  Glen C. Larsen ,  Mike M. Paull

    发明人： Trevor Taylor ,  Michael Wyrzykowski ,  Glen C. Larsen ,  Mike M. Paull

    IPC分类号： G05B15/00

    CPC分类号： B25J19/005 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0209

    摘要： Described herein are technologies pertaining to autonomously docking a mobile robot at a docking station for purposes of recharging batteries of the mobile robot. The mobile robot uses vision-based navigation and a known map of the environment to navigate toward the docking station. Once sufficiently proximate to the docking station, the mobile robot captures infrared images of the docking station, and granularly aligns itself with the docking station based upon the captured infrared images of the docking station. As the robot continues to drive towards the docking station, the robot monitors infrared sensors for infrared beams emitted from the docking station. If the infrared sensors receive the infrared beams, the robot continues to drive forward until the robot successfully docks with the docking station.

    摘要翻译： 这里描述的是关于将移动机器人自主地对接在坞站上的技术，用于为移动机器人的电池再充电。 移动机器人使用基于视觉的导航和已知的环境地图来朝向坞站导航。 一旦足够靠近对接站，移动机器人就可以捕获对接站的红外图像，并且基于对接站的捕获的红外图像将其本身与对接站对准。 当机器人继续向对接站驱动时，机器人监视红外传感器，用于从对接站发射的红外线。 如果红外传感器接收到红外光束，则机器人将继续向前驱动，直到机器人成功地与对接站对接。