Dynamically balanced, multi-degrees-of-freedom hand controller
US10198086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2009/04781
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A controller is capable of controlling an asset or target in physical and/or virtual three-dimensional space using a single hand by generating control inputs in four or more degrees of freedom while also limiting cross-coupling (unintended motions). The controller includes a first control member is configured to be gripped in a user's single, second control member is disposed on or near a top end of the first member movable with at least one degree of freedom independently of the movement of the first control member, and a third control member positioned on the first member for displacement by one or more digits of the user's single hand and coupled with the second member to move in opposition to movement of the second control member.
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