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3D haptics for interactive computer systems

  • US 9,916,003 B1
  • Filed: 09/02/2016
  • Issued: 03/13/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A controller device for a virtual environment, the controller device comprising:

  • a handle;

    a contact device having a substantially planar surface, wherein a position of the contact device relative to the handle is adjustable;

    an actuator module, arranged on a first end of the handle, including a plurality of actuator arms configured to adjust the position of the contact device relative to the handle, wherein the contact device is mounted on the actuator module via the plurality of actuator arms; and

    a control module in communication with the virtual environment, wherein the control module selectively controls one or more actuator arms of the plurality of actuator arms of the actuator module to adjust the position of the contact device in response to data received from the virtual environment, wherein the data includes an indication of an interaction between a user and an object represented within the virtual environment.

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