Tactiley responsive user interface device and method therefor
    1.
    发明授权
    Tactiley responsive user interface device and method therefor 失效
    Tactiley响应用户界面设备及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US5889672A

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-30

    申请号:US089799

    申请日:1998-06-03

    摘要: A method and apparatus implementing a user interface device, such as a mouse or trackball, having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness which is flexibly programmable. A user interface device effects positioning of a cursor within a limited area, such as on a display screen, with limits imposed by controllable tactile responsiveness. Programmable force-position characteristics relate the tactile responsiveness of the interface device to the position of the cursor within the limited area or on the display screen. In a described embodiment, the interface device includes at least two sets of wheels that move as the interface device is actuated. The at least two sets of wheels are aligned on mutually orthogonal axes. A servo motor is attached to each of the at least two sets of wheels. A position encoder is associated with each servo motor and outputs position information to a controller that has access to force-position relation information that is a function of a screen display on which the cursor is manipulated. The controller outputs a digital signal, in accordance with the force-display position relation information. The digital signal is converted to an analog current signal applied to the servo motor(s) to generate force in the servo motor. The force, presenting a tactile response to a human interacting with the user interface device, is perceived as a resistance, tactile pressure or lack thereof, or as a positive, assisted motion which is indicative of position on a screen display.

    摘要翻译: 实现可灵活编程的具有电子可控触觉响应性的用户界面装置(例如鼠标或轨迹球)的方法和装置。 用户界面设备在受限的区域(例如在显示屏幕上)影响光标的定位,具有由可控的触觉响应性所限制的限制。 可编程力位置特性将接口装置的触觉响应性与限制区域内或显示屏上光标的位置相关联。 在所描述的实施例中,接口装置包括随着接口装置被致动而移动的至少两组轮。 至少两组车轮在相互正交的轴上对齐。 伺服电动机附接到至少两组车轮中的每一个。 位置编码器与每个伺服电动机相关联,并且将位置信息输出到控制器,该控制器可以访问作为操纵光标的屏幕显示的功能的力位置关系信息。 控制器根据力显示位置关系信息输出数字信号。 数字信号转换为施加到伺服电机的模拟电流信号,以在伺服电机中产生力。 对与人体界面装置相互作用的人表现出触觉反应的力被认为是阻力,触觉压力或缺乏力,或作为指示屏幕显示位置的正的辅助运动。

    Interface device with tactile responsiveness
    3.
    发明申请
    Interface device with tactile responsiveness 失效
    接口设备具有触觉反应能力

    公开(公告)号:US20020072814A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-13

    申请号:US10072728

    申请日:2002-02-07

    IPC分类号: G05B019/18

    摘要: A method and apparatus implementing a user interface device, such as a mouse or trackball, having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness which is flexibly programmable. A user interface device effects positioning of a cursor within a limited area, such as on a display screen, with limits imposed by controllable tactile responsiveness. Programmable force-position characteristics relate the tactile responsiveness of the interface device to the position of the cursor within the limited area or on the display screen. In a described embodiment, the interface device includes at least two sets of wheels that move as the interface device is actuated. The at least two sets of wheels are aligned on mutually orthogonal axes. A servo motor is attached to each of the at least two sets of wheels. A position encoder is associated with each servo motor and outputs position information to a controller that has access to force-position relation information that is a function of a screen display on which the cursor is manipulated. The controller outputs a digital signal, in accordance with the force-display position relation information. The digital signal is converted to an analog current signal applied to the servo motor(s) to generate force in the servo motor. The force, presenting a tactile response to a human interacting with the user interface device, is perceived as a resistance, tactile pressure or lack thereof, or as a positive, assisted motion which is indicative of position on a screen display.

    摘要翻译: 实现可灵活编程的具有电子可控触觉响应性的用户界面装置(例如鼠标或轨迹球)的方法和装置。 用户界面设备在受限的区域(例如在显示屏幕上)影响光标的定位,具有由可控的触觉响应性所限制的限制。 可编程力位置特性将接口装置的触觉响应性与限制区域内或显示屏上光标的位置相关联。 在所描述的实施例中,接口装置包括随着接口装置被致动而移动的至少两组轮。 至少两组车轮在相互正交的轴上对齐。 伺服电动机附接到至少两组车轮中的每一个。 位置编码器与每个伺服电动机相关联,并且将位置信息输出到控制器,该控制器可以访问作为操纵光标的屏幕显示的功能的力位置关系信息。 控制器根据力显示位置关系信息输出数字信号。 数字信号转换为施加到伺服电机的模拟电流信号,以在伺服电机中产生力。 对与人体界面装置相互作用的人表现出触觉反应的力被认为是阻力,触觉压力或缺乏力,或作为指示屏幕显示位置的正的辅助运动。

    Method and apparatus for tactilely responsive user interface
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for tactilely responsive user interface 失效
    用于触觉响应的用户界面的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5889670A

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-30

    申请号:US585198

    申请日:1996-01-11

    摘要: A method and apparatus implementing a user interface device, such as a mouse or trackball, having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness which is flexibly programmable. A user interface device effects positioning of a cursor within a limited area, such as on a display screen, with limits imposed by controllable tactile responsiveness. Programmable force-position characteristics relate the tactile responsiveness of the interface device to the position of the cursor within the limited area or on the display screen. In a described embodiment, the interface device includes at least two sets of wheels that move as the interface device is actuated. The at least two sets of wheels are aligned on mutually orthogonal axes. A servo motor is attached to each of the at least two sets of wheels. A position encoder is associated with each servo motor and outputs position information to a controller that has access to force-position relation information that is a function of a screen display on which the cursor is manipulated. The controller outputs a digital signal, in accordance with the force-display position relation information. The digital signal is converted to an analog current signal applied to the servo motor(s) to generate force in the servo motor. The force, presenting a tactile response to a human interacting with the user interface device, is perceived as a resistance, tactile pressure or lack thereof, or as a positive, assisted motion which is indicative of position on a screen display.

    摘要翻译: 实现可灵活编程的具有电子可控触觉响应性的用户界面装置(例如鼠标或轨迹球)的方法和装置。 用户界面设备在受限的区域(例如在显示屏幕上)影响光标的定位,具有由可控的触觉响应性所限制的限制。 可编程力位置特性将接口装置的触觉响应性与限制区域内或显示屏上光标的位置相关联。 在所描述的实施例中,接口装置包括随着接口装置被致动而移动的至少两组轮。 至少两组车轮在相互正交的轴上对齐。 伺服电动机附接到至少两组车轮中的每一个。 位置编码器与每个伺服电动机相关联,并且将位置信息输出到控制器,该控制器可以访问作为操纵光标的屏幕显示的功能的力位置关系信息。 控制器根据力显示位置关系信息输出数字信号。 数字信号转换为施加到伺服电机的模拟电流信号,以在伺服电机中产生力。 对与人体界面装置相互作用的人表现出触觉反应的力被认为是阻力,触觉压力或缺乏力,或作为指示屏幕显示位置的正的辅助运动。

    Footswitch assembly with electrically engaged detents
    5.
    发明授权
    Footswitch assembly with electrically engaged detents 失效
    脚踏开关组件带有电气接合的止动器

    公开(公告)号:US5091656A

    公开(公告)日:1992-02-25

    申请号:US428355

    申请日:1989-10-27

    申请人: Gerald S. Gahn

    发明人: Gerald S. Gahn

    摘要: A footswitch apparatus for remotely controlling a surgical instrument. The footswitch apparatus preferably includes a base and a footpedal movably mounted to the base. The footpedal is movable within set upward and downward limits. In one mode of operation, the downward travel of the footpedal is resisted by different springs and different ranges of travel. The footpedal position is sensed and the operation of the surgical instrument is altered depending on which of the ranges the footpedal is in. This gives the operator constant tactile feedback as to which range of travel the footpedal is in. In addition, in a second mode of operation, the multiple springs are decoupled and only a single spring is experienced throughout the range of travel. This provides a flexibility so that the same footswitch apparatus can be used to operate a surgical instrument in a particular mode with linear control throughout the range of footpedal travel.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于远程控制外科器械的脚踏开关装置。 脚踏开关装置优选地包括可移动地安装到基座的基座和脚踏板。 脚凳可在设定的上下限范围内移动。 在一种操作模式中,脚蹬的向下行程由不同的弹簧和不同的行程范围抵抗。 脚踏位置被检测,并且手术器械的操作取决于脚踏板的哪一个范围而改变。这给予操作者针脚脚踏板行程的不间断的触觉反馈。此外,在第二模式 的操作,多个弹簧被解耦,并且在整个行程范围内仅经历单个弹簧。 这提供了灵活性,使得相同的脚踏开关装置可以用于以特定模式操作手术器械,并且在脚踏行程的整个范围内具有线性控制。

    Dynamically interactive responsive control device and system
    6.
    发明授权
    Dynamically interactive responsive control device and system 失效
    动态交互响应控制装置和系统

    公开(公告)号:US4560983A

    公开(公告)日:1985-12-24

    申请号:US419632

    申请日:1982-09-17

    申请人: Marshall Williams

    发明人: Marshall Williams

    摘要: A general device for the input of information in a binary format through rotational motion is disclosed, having independent means for the simultaneous output of information in a form perceivable to the human tactile sense. In particular, a knob is coupled to a shaft, a tachometer and a particle brake. An associated control means receives information from the tachometer, controls the operation of the particle brake, and interfaces the corresponding operations with the apparatus which is desired to be controlled thereby.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于通过旋转运动输入二进制格式的信息的通用设备,其具有用于以可触觉人感觉的形式同时输出信息的独立装置。 特别地,旋钮连接到轴,转速计和颗粒制动器。 相关联的控制装置从转速表接收信息,控制颗粒制动器的操作,并将相应的操作与希望被控制的装置相接合。

    Control Device For Displacing At Least One Machine Axis Of A Machine Tool Or Production Machine
    7.
    发明申请
    Control Device For Displacing At Least One Machine Axis Of A Machine Tool Or Production Machine 审中-公开
    一种机床或生产机器的最小一个轴的位移控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080281442A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-13

    申请号:US10599568

    申请日:2005-03-16

    IPC分类号: G05B15/00 G06F19/00 G05G1/00

    摘要: A control device for displacing at least one machine axis of a machine tool or production machine includes a control element that can deviate from a position of rest. Set values for controlling or regulating the machine can be generated according to the extent and duration of the deviation. During a progessive deviation of the control element and when the deviation of the control element is in a stationary state, a pulse-shaped mechanical feedback can be conveyed via the control element to the operator for at least one generated change in the set value. This results in the creation of a control device that provides the operator with a mechanical feedback over the path of displacement.

    摘要翻译: 用于移动机床或生产机器的至少一个机床轴线的控制装置包括可偏离静止位置的控制元件。 可以根据偏差的程度和持续时间生成用于控制或调节机器的设定值。 在控制元件的渐进偏差和控制元件的偏差处于静止状态时,脉冲形的机械反馈可以经由控制元件传送给操作者至少一个产生的设定值的变化。 这导致创建一种控制装置,其向操作者提供在位移路径上的机械反馈。

    Method and apparatus for providing tactile sensations using an interface device
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing tactile sensations using an interface device 失效
    使用接口装置提供触感的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06195592B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-02-27

    申请号:US09274704

    申请日:1999-03-23

    IPC分类号: G05B1500

    摘要: A method and apparatus implementing a user interface device, such as a mouse or trackball, having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness which is flexibly programmable. A user interface device effects positioning of a cursor within a limited area, such as on a display screen, with limits imposed by controllable tactile responsiveness. Programmable force-position characteristics relate the tactile responsiveness of the interface device to the position of the cursor within the limited area or on the display screen. In a described embodiment, the interface device includes at least two sets of wheels that move as the interface device is actuated. The at least two sets of wheels are aligned on mutually orthogonal axes. A servo motor is attached to each of the at least two sets of wheels. A position encoder is associated with each servo motor and outputs position information to a controller that has access to force-position relation information that is a function of a screen display on which the cursor is manipulated. The controller outputs a digital signal, in accordance with the force-display position relation information. The digital signal is converted to an analog current signal applied to the servo motor(s) to generate force in the servo motor. The force, presenting a tactile response to a human interacting with the user interface device, is perceived as a resistance, tactile pressure or lack thereof, or as a positive, assisted motion which is indicative of position on a screen display.

    摘要翻译: 实现可灵活编程的具有电子可控触觉响应性的用户界面装置(例如鼠标或轨迹球)的方法和装置。 用户界面设备在受限的区域(例如在显示屏幕上)影响光标的定位,具有由可控的触觉响应性所限制的限制。 可编程力位置特性将接口装置的触觉响应性与限制区域内或显示屏上光标的位置相关联。 在所描述的实施例中,接口装置包括随着接口装置被致动而移动的至少两组轮。 至少两组车轮在相互正交的轴上对齐。 伺服电动机附接到至少两组车轮中的每一个。 位置编码器与每个伺服电动机相关联,并且将位置信息输出到控制器,该控制器可以访问作为操纵光标的屏幕显示的功能的力位置关系信息。 控制器根据力显示位置关系信息输出数字信号。 数字信号转换为施加到伺服电机的模拟电流信号,以在伺服电机中产生力。 对与人体界面装置相互作用的人表现出触觉反应的力被认为是阻力,触觉压力或缺乏力,或作为指示屏幕显示位置的正的辅助运动。

    Actuator having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness
    9.
    发明授权
    Actuator having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness 失效
    具有电子可控触觉响应的致动器

    公开(公告)号:US5414337A

    公开(公告)日:1995-05-09

    申请号:US76344

    申请日:1993-06-11

    摘要: An actuator having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness which is flexibly programmable to facilitate provision in a single actuator of torque-position characteristics, such as a selectable number of detents per actuation through its full operative path. A rotary actuator facilitates provision in a single actuator, of torque versus angular position characteristics, such as a selectable number of detents per revolution. The actuator is in communication with a servo motor having a position encoder which outputs position information to a controller that has access to torque-position relation information. The controller outputs a digital torque signal, in accordance with the torque-position relation information, which is converted to an analog current signal applied to the servo motor to generate torque in the servo motor. The torque, presenting a tactile response to a human interacting with the actuator, is sensed as a detent or a plurality of detents. Similarly, an exercise machine actuator and a linear/joystick actuator are implemented having controllable tactile responsiveness that is electronically controllable in accordance with a selectable torque profile.

    摘要翻译: 具有电子可控触觉响应的致动器,其灵活地可编程以便于在单个致动器中提供转矩位置特性,例如每个致动通过其完整操作路径可选择数量的制动器。 旋转致动器有助于在单个致动器中提供转矩与角度位置特性,例如每转可选择数量的制动器。 致动器与具有位置编码器的伺服电动机连通,位置编码器将位置信息输出到能够访问转矩位置关系信息的控制器。 控制器根据转矩位置关系信息输出数字转矩信号,转矩位置关系信息被转换为施加到伺服电动机的模拟电流信号,以在伺服电动机中产生转矩。 对于与致动器相互作用的人的触觉响应的扭矩被感测为制动器或多个棘爪。 类似地,锻炼机器致动器和线性/操纵杆致动器被实现为具有可控制的触觉响应,其可根据可选择的扭矩分布进行电子控制。