Multi-Axis Input Apparatus
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Abstract
The inventive technology, in its various embodiments, relates to improved multi-axis input devices such as joysticks, and associated multi-axis optical displacement measurement means. Certain embodiments of the input devices may comprise elements movable with respect to each other in at least, e.g., three degrees of freedom and comprise ionically conductive elements that are utilized to generate a position signal in, e.g., at least three, or at least six degrees of freedom. Various ergonomic configurations of six axis joystick embodiments which may be facilitated by the compact design of the transducer means are disclosed. Certain embodiments of the input device technology may provide feedback (e.g., relative to force applied to an item whose position is controlled by an operator) to the operatore. Means for dynamically adjusting coordinate transformations for construction machinery control are also disclosed.
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1-77. -77. (canceled)
- 78. A joystick comprising at least two movable joints between at least three elements movable with respect to each other, wherein at least one of said movable joints is movable in at least three degrees of freedom.
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81. A joystick of at least 6 degrees of freedom with a grip of less than 2 inches in diameter able to be manipulated by the user'"'"'s index finger, middle finger and thumb.
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