Methods and apparatus for differentially controlling degrees of freedom of an object
US8345004B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T13/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input device for controlling an object includes a joystick and a modal switch. A user may use the modal switch to select a subset of degrees of freedom of the object. The joystick may then be used to control a change over time of the selected subset, where the change over time is functionally depend on both a motion of the joystick and a state of the selected subset. A method for controlling an object via the input device is also provided. The method includes receiving inputs indicating a selection by the modal switch of a subset of degrees of freedom of the object, and a motion of the joystick. A configuration of the selected subset is then caused to be changed based on the motion of the joystick and a state of the selected subset.
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