Kevin Tuer

A method of creating a system for haptically and graphically rendering one or more scenes. The method includes generating one or more haptic targets for haptically rendering the scene as a virtual scene. The scene is haptically rendered as the virtual scene. The method also includes providing one or more graphics targets for graphically rendering the scene as a graphical scene, generating an initial data packet for the scene, and transmitting the initial data packet to the graphics target. The… Visualizza altro

A method of creating a system for haptically and graphically rendering one or more scenes. The method includes generating one or more haptic targets for haptically rendering the scene as a virtual scene. The scene is haptically rendered as the virtual scene. The method also includes providing one or more graphics targets for graphically rendering the scene as a graphical scene, generating an initial data packet for the scene, and transmitting the initial data packet to the graphics target. The method also includes loading the initial data packet on the graphics target to create the graphical scene. Meno dettagli

A haptic reconfigurable dashboard system for controlling and monitoring vehicle subsystems is disclosed. The haptic dashboard system comprises (a) a computer for controlling the haptic reconfigurable dashboard system, (b) a virtual device panel for displaying a virtual control device or indicator, the virtual control device or indicator corresponding to one of the subsystems to be controlled or monitored, (c) a haptic device for manipulating the virtual control device or indicator displayed on… Visualizza altro

A haptic reconfigurable dashboard system for controlling and monitoring vehicle subsystems is disclosed. The haptic dashboard system comprises (a) a computer for controlling the haptic reconfigurable dashboard system, (b) a virtual device panel for displaying a virtual control device or indicator, the virtual control device or indicator corresponding to one of the subsystems to be controlled or monitored, (c) a haptic device for manipulating the virtual control device or indicator displayed on the virtual device panel, and (d) a haptic feedback mechanism for providing a force effect to the haptic device when it manipulates the virtual control device or indicator. According to virtual controls being carried out in the dashboard system, the subsystems can be controlled or monitored through an interface between the dashboard system and the subsystems, and a user can feel a sense of touching or force through the haptic device while controlling or monitoring the vehicle subsystems. Meno dettagli

A navigation controller and method for performing navigation control are provided. According to the method, a time varying prediction model is determined based on a predictor having a model component and a correlation processor component. The time varying linear prediction model is then used to formulate a predictive controller or to update the controller in use. The controller is then used to control navigation. Because of the correlation processor, the predictor is better adapted to… Visualizza altro

A navigation controller and method for performing navigation control are provided. According to the method, a time varying prediction model is determined based on a predictor having a model component and a correlation processor component. The time varying linear prediction model is then used to formulate a predictive controller or to update the controller in use. The controller is then used to control navigation. Because of the correlation processor, the predictor is better adapted to compensate for shortcomings in the model thus making the automated navigation control superior. In use, the method controls vessel navigation in any of a number of predefined modes such as cruising and turning modes. Moreover, through the selection of the operational scenario, the controller can be made to adapt to differing control objectives--for example tight tracking or increased operational efficiency of the vessel. Meno dettagli

A computer interface includes an input device and display connected to a CPU. The input device generally comprises a mouse movable along an X-axis or Y-axis, resulting in a corresponding movement of a cursor on the display. A pair of motors impart a force upon the mouse along the X-axis and the Y-axis. The motors provide force feedback based upon movement of the mouse and based upon interaction of the cursor with objects displayed on the display.

A method of analysing the swing of a sport implement and
player over time in three dimensional space involving
implanting implement sensors at numerous locations in the
implement adapted for measurement of linear motion on
three axes and angular motion on said three axes, such
as: linear motion inertial sensors; angular motion
sensors; axial strain gauges; flexural strain gauges; and
torsional strain gauges. Player sensors are set at a
number of locations on the player's… Visualizza altro

A method of analysing the swing of a sport implement and
player over time in three dimensional space involving
implanting implement sensors at numerous locations in the
implement adapted for measurement of linear motion on
three axes and angular motion on said three axes, such
as: linear motion inertial sensors; angular motion
sensors; axial strain gauges; flexural strain gauges; and
torsional strain gauges. Player sensors are set at a
number of locations on the player's body, also adapted
for measurement of linear motion on three axes and
angular motion on said three axes. Data from the sensor
suites are communicated via a wireless communications
device to a processing unit by: infrared; radio
frequency; or the Bluetooth system. Data is processed
from the sensor units to derive an output communicated to
the player via an interface such as: visual graphics
display; text display; sound interface; tactile device;
and vibratory device. The output includes an actuator
signal communicated to actuator units engaging at least
two actuatable portions of the sport implement moveable
relative to each other, such as: solenoids; fluid power
cylinders; piezoelectric actuators; magnetic actuators;
magneto-restrictive actuators; and rheological fluid
actuators. Meno dettagli