CA2247855A1 - Input device for multi-axis control - Google Patents
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- CA2247855A1 CA2247855A1 CA002247855A CA2247855A CA2247855A1 CA 2247855 A1 CA2247855 A1 CA 2247855A1 CA 002247855 A CA002247855 A CA 002247855A CA 2247855 A CA2247855 A CA 2247855A CA 2247855 A1 CA2247855 A1 CA 2247855A1
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
- G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
- G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
- G06F3/03547—Touch pads, in which fingers can move on a surface
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
- G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
- G06F3/0338—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
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Abstract
An input device suitable for use in controlling machines or providing input to a computer has a handle movable in two or more degrees of freedom. A touch pad is mounted on the handle in a position accessible to a user of the controller. The touch pad provides independent control in an additional two or three degrees of freedom.
The handle may be a joystick handle. The input device may be used to provide an intuitive, reliable and easy-to-use interface for control of a machine.
The handle may be a joystick handle. The input device may be used to provide an intuitive, reliable and easy-to-use interface for control of a machine.
Claims (9)
1. An input device comprising:
a) a handle movably coupled to a base, the handle movable relative to the base in at least first and second degrees of freedom;
b) sensors connected to measure a displacement of the handle in each of the first and second degrees of freedom and to provide sensor output signals representative of the handle displacements;
c) a touch pad on the handle, the touch pad located in a position accessible to an operator's finger; and, d) circuitry associated with the touch pad for producing two-dimensional output signals representing a location of a point of contact between an operator's finger and the touch pad.
a) a handle movably coupled to a base, the handle movable relative to the base in at least first and second degrees of freedom;
b) sensors connected to measure a displacement of the handle in each of the first and second degrees of freedom and to provide sensor output signals representative of the handle displacements;
c) a touch pad on the handle, the touch pad located in a position accessible to an operator's finger; and, d) circuitry associated with the touch pad for producing two-dimensional output signals representing a location of a point of contact between an operator's finger and the touch pad.
2. The input device of claim 1 wherein the touch pad is located on an upper surface of the handle and is curved about a transverse axis of curvature.
3. The input device of claim 2 wherein the touch pad has a radius if curvature in the range of 60mm to 90mm.
4. The input device of claim 1 wherein the handle is movable in first, second and third degrees of freedom.
5. The input device of claim 4 wherein the touch pad is located on an upper surface of the handle and is curved about a transverse axis of curvature.
6. The input device of claim 5 wherein the touch pad has a radius if curvature in the range of 60mm to 90mm.
7. The input device of claim 1 wherein the handle is on a joystick comprising a shaft which is pivotally displaceable relative to a neutral position about a center of rotation in two degrees of freedom.
8. The input device of claim 7 wherein the handle is movable in a direction longitudinal to the shaft, the input device comprising a sensor that produces a position signal specifying a longitudinal position of the handle on the shaft.
9. The input device of any one of claims 1, 2,3,4,5,6, 7 or 8 wherein the touch pad is a KINOTEX type touch pad.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002247855A CA2247855A1 (en) | 1998-09-25 | 1998-09-25 | Input device for multi-axis control |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002247855A CA2247855A1 (en) | 1998-09-25 | 1998-09-25 | Input device for multi-axis control |
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| CA2247855A1 true CA2247855A1 (en) | 2000-03-25 |
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| CA002247855A Abandoned CA2247855A1 (en) | 1998-09-25 | 1998-09-25 | Input device for multi-axis control |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN103260929A (en) * | 2010-10-25 | 2013-08-21 | Uico有限公司 | Control system with solid state touch sensor for complex surface geometry |
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- 1998-09-25 CA CA002247855A patent/CA2247855A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN103260929A (en) * | 2010-10-25 | 2013-08-21 | Uico有限公司 | Control system with solid state touch sensor for complex surface geometry |
| EP2633376A2 (en) * | 2010-10-25 | 2013-09-04 | Uico, Inc. | Control system with solid state touch sensor for complex surface geometry |
| EP2633376A4 (en) * | 2010-10-25 | 2015-02-18 | Uico Inc | Control system with solid state touch sensor for complex surface geometry |
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