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Apparatus and method for providing useful audio feedback to aid in the operation of remotely controlled powered manipulators

  • US 4,604,559 A
  • Filed: 02/15/1983
  • Issued: 08/05/1986
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/15/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An audio feedback system for monitoring and aiding in user control of a remotely operated, powered manipulator comprising:

  • means providing an electrical signal proportional to manipulator force;

    means providing an electrical signal proportional to manipulator speed;

    a signal generator;

    frequency modulation means connected to one of said electrical signals for varying the output frequency of said signal generator in proportion to said signal;

    amplitude modulation means connected to the other of said electrical signals for varying the output amplitude of said signal generator in proportion to said other signal; and

    means for audibly reproducing the output of said signal generator.

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