Method and apparatus for designing force sensations in force feedback computer applications
CA 2294128 A1 · Owner: Immersion Human Interface Corporation · Inventors: Chang, Dean C.; Rosenberg, Louis B.
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A design interface tool (300) for designing force sensations for a force feedback interface device (14) connected to a host computer (12) that displays the interface tool (300). Input from a user is received in the interface (300) to select a type of force sensation to be commanded by a host computer (12) and output by a force feedback interface device (14). A graphical representation of the force sensation is displayed on the host computer (12) which provides a visual demonstration of a feel of the force sensation so that the user can view an effect of user input parameters on said force sensation. The force sensation is output to a user manipulatable object (34) of the force …
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