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Hemispherical, high bandwidth mechanical interface for computer systems

  • US 6,024,576 A
  • Filed: 09/06/1996
  • Issued: 02/15/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/06/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An interface mechanism providing motion in at least two degrees of freedom for a user and interfacing said motion with a computer, said interface mechanism comprising:

  • a gimbal mechanism including a plurality of members pivotably coupled to each other and providing two revolute degrees of freedom about a single pivot point located remotely from said plurality of members, said pivot point located at about an intersection of axes of rotation of said members; and

    a user manipulatable object coupled to at least one of said plurality of members, said user manipulatable object being rotatable in said two revolute degrees of freedom about said pivot point.

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