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Force feedback device including coupling device

  • US 20060267932A1
  • Filed: 08/04/2006
  • Published: 11/30/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/1994
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a manipulandum movable in at least one degree of freedom;

    a sensor configured to sense motion of the manipulandum in the at least one degree of freedom, wherein the sensor provides a locative signal to a first processor;

    a coupling device coupled to the manipulandum and a first component, wherein the coupling device is configured to allow the manipulandum to freely move a first distance with respect to the first component; and

    an actuator coupled to the first component and configured to output force feedback to the first component in response to a force signal from the first processor, wherein the force feedback to the first component causes resistance to movement of the manipulandum when the manipulandum moves beyond the first distance.

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