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Method and apparatus for operatively controlling a virtual reality scenario with a physically demanding interface

  • US 7,727,117 B2
  • Filed: 03/10/2006
  • Issued: 06/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A user interface device enabling a user to perform a physically demanding activity to manipulate a virtual reality scenario comprising:

  • a base in the form of a platform and including a top surface to directly support a user thereon;

    an elongated rod attached to said base via a sleeve arrangement and manipulable by said user to control said virtual reality scenario, wherein said sleeve arrangement includes a stub disposed on said base and at least one sleeve disposed over said stub and receiving said elongated rod therein, and wherein the quantity and elasticity of said at least one sleeve controls an amount of user force required to manipulate said elongated rod; and

    a sensing unit to measure manipulation of said elongated rod by said user;

    wherein said base includes a processor coupled to said sensing unit to process data relating to said measured manipulation to facilitate control of said virtual reality scenario in accordance with said manipulation of said elongated rod by said user.

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