Force feedback system including multi-tasking graphical host environment and interface device
US6300936A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A force feedback system provides components for use in a force feedback system including a host computer and a force feedback interface device. An architecture for a host computer allows multi-tasking application programs to interface with the force feedback device without conflicts, where a single active application may output forces. A background application also provides force effects to be output and allows a user to assign force effects to graphical objects in a graphical user interface. Force feedback effects and structures are further described, such as events and enclosures.
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