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Distributed haptic interface system and method

  • US 7,082,570 B1
  • Filed: 08/29/2002
  • Issued: 07/25/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A distributed haptic interface system, comprising:

  • at least one pod adapted to be removeably mounted on any one of a plurality of portions of a moveable object;

    at least one actuator associated with the at least one pod and being adapted to communicate with any one of the plurality of portions of the moveable object; and

    a plurality of transmitter/receiver units mounted in a position defining a spatial frame of reference and in a communication relationship with the at least one pod, wherein the plurality of transmitter/receiver units detect and communicate relative position information of the at least one pod to a host computer and wherein the host computer processes the relative position information of the at least one pod to control actuation of the at least one actuator.

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