Remote control interface

US8694134B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HARRIS CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Paul M. Bosscher · West Melbourne, US
• Matthew D. Summer · Melbourne, US
• John B. Rust · Indialantic, US
• Loran J. Wilkinson · Palm Bay, US
• William S. Bowman · Melbourne, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 5, 2011
• Grant date: Apr 8, 2014
• Expiry date: Dec 7, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G05B19/427
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Interface (101) for converting human control input gestures to telematic control signals. The interface includes a plurality of articulating arms (107a, 107b, 108a, 108b, and 109a, 109b) each mounted at a base end (113, 115, 117) to an interface base and coupled at an opposing end to a housing (106). The articulating arms are operable to permit linear translational movement of the housing in three orthogonal directions. At least one sensor (116) of a first kind is provided for measuring the linear translational movement. A pivot member (201) is disposed in the housing and is arranged to pivot about a single pivot point. A grip (102) is provided and is attached to the pivot member so that a user upon grasping the grip can cause the pivot to rotate within the housing.