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PRESSURE SENSING CONTROLLER

  • US 20100245239A1
  • Filed: 03/25/2010
  • Published: 09/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. In a method of providing control command input to a manual controller including control actuators to produce control command output for manipulating images or symbols on a display, the manual controller having a housing with a surface suitable for a user to grip while manually operating the control actuators, the improvement comprising:

  • placing in an area of the surface of the housing a pressure-sensing control actuator for control input actuation in response to an amount of user-applied pressure imparting control command input as the user grips by hand the surface of the housing, the pressure-sensing control actuator including a pressure-sensing sensor that provides to the user realistic tactile sensation of control in the manipulation of images or symbols on the display image or symbol action corresponding to the control command output.

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