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Haptic interface for palpation simulation

  • US 7,307,619 B2
  • Filed: 04/19/2006
  • Issued: 12/11/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/04/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical simulation apparatus comprising:

  • a computer mouse adapted to be utilized by a user;

    a sensor coupled to the computer mouse, wherein the sensor provides a sensory signal of the computer mouse;

    a processor configured to receive the locative signal and update a graphical object associated with operation of the computer mouse, wherein the graphical object is shown on a display, the processor configured to output a first haptic feedback signal when the graphical object is positioned at a designated haptic feedback location on a virtual patient shown on the display; and

    an actuator coupled to the computer mouse, the actuator configured to output a first haptic effect upon receiving the first haptic feedback signal.

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