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Generation for virtual reality simulator systems

  • US 5,771,181 A
  • Filed: 12/14/1994
  • Issued: 06/23/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of producing realistic tactile feedback forces in a tool operation simulator comprising:

  • (a) selecting a predetermined simulated operational environment,(b) defining said predetermined simulated operational environment by defining electrical signals;

    (c) providing a simulator implement simulating a selected tool;

    (d) manually controlling movement of said implement relative to said simulated operational environment;

    (e) positioning a plurality of sensors in sensing relation to said implement, said sensors being responsive to movement of said implement to produce electrical signals representative of movements of an actual tool of the type simulated in an actual environment of the type being simulated;

    (f) providing a plurality of force creating members in force-imparting relation to said implement;

    (g) interconnecting said representative electrical signals and said defining electrical signals with said force-creating members; and

    (h) conditioning said force-creating members to respond to said representative and defining electrical signals to impart proportioned forces to said implement.

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