Force reflecting haptic interface
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1. A force reflecting haptic interface including at least three degrees of freedom and a user interface, the user interface comprising:
- a nose section; and
a user connection section detachably coupled to the nose section, the nose section interchangeable with alternative user connection sections.
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Abstract
A multi-function force reflecting haptic interface including various sub-assemblies is disclosed. The sub-assemblies include multiple function user interfaces, a user interface docking station for setting the interface to a home position, temperature monitoring and control systems, and various kinematic cable drive systems.
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53 Claims
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1. A force reflecting haptic interface including at least three degrees of freedom and a user interface, the user interface comprising:
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a nose section; and
a user connection section detachably coupled to the nose section, the nose section interchangeable with alternative user connection sections. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A force reflecting haptic interface, comprising:
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at least three degrees of freedom; and
a multiple use user interface, the user interface adapted to support a first function and a second function. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A docking station for a force reflecting haptic interface including a housing and a user interface, the docking station comprising:
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a mating structure; and
a switch disposed proximate the mating structure. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A force reflecting haptic interface including at least three degrees of freedom, the haptic interface comprising:
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a direct drive assembly comprising a first actuator for driving a first rotary element; and
a coaxial transfer drive assembly comprising a second actuator for driving a second rotary element, wherein the direct drive assembly and the transfer drive assembly are disposed on opposite sides of at least one of the first rotary element and the second rotary element. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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- 48. A force reflecting haptic interface comprising at least three degrees of freedom and an internal temperature monitoring system without requiring a temperature sensor.
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52. A method of monitoring an internal temperature of a force reflecting haptic interface, comprising the steps of:
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measuring magnitude of current drawn by an actuator within the interface;
measuring duration of the current drawn; and
calculating a temperature based upon the magnitude and duration measurements. - View Dependent Claims (53)
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