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Simulated Handlebar Twist-Grip Control of a Simulated Vehicle Using a Hand-Held Inertial Sensing Remote Controller

  • US 20110053691A1
  • Filed: 10/27/2009
  • Published: 03/03/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for simulating the twist-grip throttle controller of a vehicle comprising:

  • receiving linear acceleration signals from a handheld controller, said linear acceleration signals indicating orientation of said handheld controller with respect to gravity;

    determining, in response to said received linear acceleration signals, the angular orientation of said handheld controller in a twist direction controlled at least in part by wrist rotation; and

    simulating virtual throttle control of a virtual vehicle in response to said determined angular orientation, including controlling, at least in part in response to said determined orientation, a vibration motor within said handheld controller to simulate end of travel of a vehicle twist-grip throttle controller.

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