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Multi-axis input apparatus

  • US 8,816,962 B2
  • Filed: 05/09/2013
  • Issued: 08/26/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A multi-axis input apparatus that provides feedback to an operator thereof and that is usable to control position of an item, said apparatus comprising:

  • a multi-axis transducer in a hexapod configuration, said transducer operable to generate operator originated signals that change said position of said item in accordance with input provided by said operator; and

    a feedback provision system that provides sensible feedback to said operator during operation of said multi-axis transducer,wherein said feedback relates to at least one parameter associated with said item, said parameter selected from the group consisting of;

    force applied to said item, position of said item, and velocity of said item.

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