Force reflecting haptic interface
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1. A docking station for a force reflecting haptic interface, the docking station being secured within a housing of the haptic interface, and comprising:
- a mating structure adapted to releasably engage at least a portion of a user interface, whereinthe user interface comprises a nose section for tracing a physical model or drawing. and the mating structure comprises a matching barrel formed in the housing of the haptic interface and sized to fit at least a portion of the nose section of the user interface;
the user interface is configured to function as a force feedback device for the force reflecting haptic interface, andthe user interface is configured to be at least one of (a) donned by, (b) grasped by, or (c) connected to a user; and
a switch disposed proximate the mating structure, wherein the switch is configured to detect the presence of the portion of the user interface upon engagement of the portion of the user interface with the mating structure.
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Abstract
A multi-function force reflecting haptic interface including various sub-assemblies is disclosed. The sub-assemblies include multiple function user interfaces, a user interface docking station for setting the interface to a home position, temperature monitoring and control systems, and various kinematic cable drive systems.
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1. A docking station for a force reflecting haptic interface, the docking station being secured within a housing of the haptic interface, and comprising:
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a mating structure adapted to releasably engage at least a portion of a user interface, wherein the user interface comprises a nose section for tracing a physical model or drawing. and the mating structure comprises a matching barrel formed in the housing of the haptic interface and sized to fit at least a portion of the nose section of the user interface; the user interface is configured to function as a force feedback device for the force reflecting haptic interface, and the user interface is configured to be at least one of (a) donned by, (b) grasped by, or (c) connected to a user; and a switch disposed proximate the mating structure, wherein the switch is configured to detect the presence of the portion of the user interface upon engagement of the portion of the user interface with the mating structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A force reflecting haptic interface comprising:
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a user interface configured to function as a force feedback device for the force reflecting haptic interface, wherein the user interface comprises a nose section for tracing a physical model or drawing, and the user interface is configured to be at least one of (a) donned by, (b) grasped by, or (c) connected to a user; and a docking station secured within a housing of the haptic interface and comprising; a mating structure adapted to releasably engage at least a portion of the user interface, wherein the mating structure comprises a matching barrel formed in the housing of the haptic interface sized to fit at least a portion of the nose section of the user interface; and a sensor disposed proximate the mating structure, wherein the sensor is configured to detect engagement of the portion of the user interface with the mating structure. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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