Control unit for controlling a sophisticated character
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1. An apparatus for controlling at least one axis of a complex character comprising:
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a first and a second grip member formed in said body, each of said grip members being configured to be contacted with and supported by a palm of a user;
a plurality of control sections mounted to said body, said plurality of control sections being configured to be manipulated by fingers of said user while said palm supports said first or second grip member; and
wherein said first grip member is independently moveable with respect to said second grip member to generate a control command.
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Abstract
An apparatus for controlling a complex character includes a body having a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side being independently moveable, and an actuator disposed between the first side and the second side of the body, the actuator being configured to generate control commands in response to a relative movement of the second side or the first side, wherein the body is configured to provide control of at least nine axes of motion associated with the complex character.
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1. An apparatus for controlling at least one axis of a complex character comprising:
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a body;
a first and a second grip member formed in said body, each of said grip members being configured to be contacted with and supported by a palm of a user;
a plurality of control sections mounted to said body, said plurality of control sections being configured to be manipulated by fingers of said user while said palm supports said first or second grip member; and
wherein said first grip member is independently moveable with respect to said second grip member to generate a control command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for controlling a complex character comprising:
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a body;
a first and a second grip member formed in said body, said first and second grip members including two substantially parallel opposing surfaces, each of said grip members being configured to be contacted with and supported by a palm of a user while being independently movable without finger interaction, and a plurality of action switches disposed on said first and second grip member;
a plurality of control sections mounted to said body, said plurality of control sections being configured to be manipulated by fingers of said user while said palm supports said first or second grip member, said plurality of control sections including a main joystick body, a handle base moveably coupled to said main joystick body, a potentiometer coupled to said main joystick body, a joystick actuator coupled to said main joystick body and said handle base, wherein said potentiometer is configured to generate control signals in response to a movement of said main joystick body, and wherein said joystick actuator is configured to generate control signals in response to a movement of said handle base, and a plurality of action switches arranged in a cross configuration, a plurality of accessory switches, and a mini joystick, said mini joystick being readily accessible by a user'"'"'s right or left digit during operation of said action switches; and
wherein said first grip member is independently moveable with respect to said second grip member to generate a control command. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for controlling a complex character comprising:
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controlling a first control group associated with a three dimensional translation of said complex character;
controlling a second control group associated with a rotation of said complex character; and
controlling a third control group associated with a viewing window of said complex character. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus for controlling a complex character comprising:
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a body including a first side and a second side, said first side and said second side being independently moveable; and
an actuator disposed between said first side and said second side of said body, said actuator being configured to generate control commands in response to a relative movement of said second side or said first side;
wherein said body is configured to provide control of at least one axis of motion associated with said complex character. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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