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Force-feedback input device

  • US 20050099387A1
  • Filed: 11/08/2004
  • Published: 05/12/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A force-feedback input device comprising:

  • display means for displaying a cursor and a plurality of buttons;

    input means comprising an operating portion, a detecting portion for detecting an amount of movement of the operating portion, and an actuator for providing a required external force to the operating portion; and

    control means for controlling the display of the cursor based on an operational amount signal from the detecting portion and for controlling driving of the actuator so as to provide an attractive force to the operating portion based on a positional relationship between the cursor and the buttons;

    wherein the control means controls driving of the actuator based on a positional relationship between the cursor and a borderline between a first attractive area and a second attractive area appearing in vicinities of adjacent first and second buttons.

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