Control wheel with haptic feedback
First Claim
1. A control wheel for controlling at least one function of a system by a user, the control wheel comprising:
- A moveable engagement wheel for engagement by the user;
An actuator coupled to the engagement wheel for providing force to the engagement wheel in response to movement of the engagement wheel;
Sensing means for sensing movement of the engagement wheel; and
A control system coupled to the sensing means for receiving information about positioning and movement of the engagement wheel, and also coupled to the actuator for controlling force to the engagement wheel, the control system also providing control of the at least one function of the system.
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Abstract
A control wheel for controlling at least one function of a system by a user includes a moveable engagement wheel for engagement by the user and an actuator coupled to the engagement wheel for providing force or haptic feedback to the engagement wheel in response to movement of the engagement wheel. A sensor for sensing movement of the engagement wheel is provided and a control system is coupled to the sensor for receiving information about positioning and movement of the engagement wheel, and is also coupled to the actuator for controlling force to the engagement wheel. The control system also provides control of the at least one function of the system.
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19 Claims
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1. A control wheel for controlling at least one function of a system by a user, the control wheel comprising:
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A moveable engagement wheel for engagement by the user; An actuator coupled to the engagement wheel for providing force to the engagement wheel in response to movement of the engagement wheel; Sensing means for sensing movement of the engagement wheel; and A control system coupled to the sensing means for receiving information about positioning and movement of the engagement wheel, and also coupled to the actuator for controlling force to the engagement wheel, the control system also providing control of the at least one function of the system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A control wheel for controlling at least one function of a system by a user, the control wheel comprising:
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A base including a push select shaft; A scroll wheel assembly comprising; A moveable scroll wheel for engagement by the user, the scroll wheel comprising an internal gear provided within an interior of the scroll wheel; An actuator comprising a drive shaft providing force to the scroll wheel in response to movement of the scroll wheel; a gear pinion coupled to the shaft and meshed with the internal gear; and Sensing means for sensing movement of the scroll wheel; A push select shaft guide in engagement with the push select shaft and coupled to the scroll wheel assembly; A tactile switch in engagement with the scroll wheel assembly; and A control system coupled to the sensing means for receiving information about positioning and movement of the scroll wheel, and also coupled to the actuator for controlling force to the scroll wheel, the control system also providing control of the at least one function of the system based upon the tactile switch and the scroll wheel. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A steering wheel system for a motor vehicle system, the steering wheel system comprising:
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A control wheel for controlling at least one function of the motor vehicle system by a user, the control wheel comprising; A base including a push select shaft; A scroll wheel assembly comprising; A moveable scroll wheel for engagement by the user, the scroll wheel comprising an internal gear provided within an interior of the scroll wheel; An actuator comprising a drive shaft providing force to the scroll wheel in response to movement of the scroll wheel; a gear pinion coupled to the shaft and meshed with the internal gear; and Sensing means for sensing movement of the scroll wheel; A push select shaft guide in engagement with the push select shaft and coupled to the scroll wheel assembly; A tactile switch in engagement with the scroll wheel assembly; and A control system coupled to the sensing means for receiving information about positioning and movement of the scroll wheel, and also coupled to the actuator for controlling force to the scroll wheel, the control system also providing control of the at least one function of the motor vehicle system based upon the tactile switch and the scroll wheel. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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