US4560983A
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Dynamically interactive responsive control device and system
Assignee: Ampex Corp
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Filing: 1982-09-17
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Granted: 1985-12-24
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Expires: 2002-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A general device for the input of information in a binary format through rotational motion is disclosed, having independent means for the simultaneous output of information in a form perceivable to the human tactile sense. In particular, a knob is coupled to a shaft, a tachometer and a particle brake. An associated control means receives information from the tachometer, controls the operation of the particle brake, and interfaces the corresponding operations with the apparatus which is desired to be controlled thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Marshall Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:19
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/10; G05B19/106; G05B19/108; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/20; G05B2219/23; G05B2219/23053; G05B2219/23379; H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H2003/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 80
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A control for the input of information to a utilization device to control at least one parameter associated therewith, comprising: a member positionable over a range and moveable throughout said range for effecting an output response and providing a tactually perceivable sensation in response to movement of said member with resistance to said movement producing a tactually perceivable sensation controllable independent of its position in said range; and means operatively coupled to said member for generating an indication of the position of said member and direction of movement of said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A control for the input of information to a utilization device to control at least one parameter associated therewith, comprising: a member positionable over a range and moveable throughout said range for effecting an output response and providing a tactually perceivable sensation in response to movement of said member with resistance to said movement producing a tactually perceivable sensation controllable independent of its position in said range; and means operatively coupled to said member for generating an indication of the position of said member and direction of movement of said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A control as recited in claim 1 further comprising means operatively coupled to said member for controlling the tactually perceivable sensation provided in response to said movement of said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a displacement device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the displacement device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a displacement device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the displacement device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a rotational motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the rotational motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control a parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a rotational motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the rotational motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control a parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a translatory motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the translatory motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control a parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a translatory motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the translatory motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control a parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 3, 4 or 5, further comprising: fourth means responsive to the output signal for providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 6, further comprises: fifth means for producing a first signal representative of amount of displacement of the motion device and a second signal representative of direction of displacement of the motion device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 6, further comprising: sixth means responsive to the controlled system for producing a tactile indication.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 8, wherein said sixth means further comprises: seventh means responsive to the controlled system for producing resistance to the motion of the motion device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein said seventh means further comprises: eighth means responsive to the controlled system for inhibiting the motion of the motion device in one direction.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein said seventh means further comprises: ninth means responsive to the controlled system for inhibiting motion of the motion device in both directions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein said seventh means further comprises: tenth means responsive to the controlled system for reducing resistance to the motion of the motion device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
107 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said control means comprises: counter means responsive to the first and second signal for counting in a sequence determined by the second signal, the number of occurrences of the first signal, and producing an output corresponding to the numeric count; comparison means responsive to the numeric count of said counter means for comparing the numeric count with a plurality of pre-defined numeric values, and producing an output signal when the numeric count of said counter means equals one of said pre-defined numeric values; and conversion means, responsive to the numeric count of said counter means for producing the control signal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
128 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control and operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and fourth means responsive to the output signal for providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
128 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control and operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and fourth means responsive to the output signal for providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 14, further comprising: third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the motion of the motion device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a rotational motion device to a controlled system to control a single or plurality of parameters associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the rotational motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and fourth means responsive to the output signal for providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a rotational motion device to a controlled system to control a single or plurality of parameters associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the rotational motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and fourth means responsive to the output signal for providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 16, further comprising: third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the rotational motion of the rotational motion device.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a translatory motion device to a controlled system to control a single or plurality of parameters associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the translatory motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and fourth means responsive to the output signal for providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for the input of information from a translatory motion device to a controlled system to control a single or plurality of parameters associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising: first means for translating information from the translatory motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; control means responsive to said first means for producing a control signal to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; second means responsive to the output signal for restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a pre-defined first and second limit; and fourth means responsive to the output signal for providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 17, further comprising: third means responsive to the output signal for producing resistance to the translatory motion of the translatory motion device.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus as recited in claims 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17, or 18, further comprises: fifth means for producing a first signal representative of amount of displacement of the motion device and a second signal respresentative of direction of displacement of the motion device.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as recited in claims 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, or 17, further comprising: sixth means responsive to the controlled system for producing a tactile indication.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 21, wherein said sixth means further comprises: seventh means responsive to the controlled system for producing resistance to the motion of the motion device.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 22, wherein said seventh means further comprises: eighth means responsive to the controlled system for inhibiting the motion of the motion device in one direction.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 22, wherein said seventh means further comprises: ninth means responsive to the controlled system for inhibiting motion of the motion device in both directions.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 22, wherein said seventh means further comprises: tenth means reponsive to the controlled system for reducing resistance to the motion of the motion device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 19 further comprises: fifth means for producing a first signal representative of amount of displacement of the motion device and a second signal representative of direction of displacement of the motion device.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 26, wherein said control means comprises: counter means responsive to the first and second signal for counting in a sequence determined by the second signal, the number of occurrences of the first signal, and producing an output corresponding to the numeric count; comparison means responsive to the numeric count of said counter means for comparing the numeric count with a plurality of pre-defined numeric values, and producing an output signal when the numeric counter of said countermeans equals one of said pre-defined numeric values; and conversion means, responsive to the numeric count of said counter means for producing the control signal.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 19 further comprising: sixth means responsive to the controlled system for producing a tactile indication.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 28, wherein said sixth means further comprises: seventh means responsive to the controlled system for producing resistance to the motion of the motion device.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 29, wherein said seventh means further comprises: eighth means responsive to the controlled system for inhibiting motion of the motion device in both directions.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 29, wherein said seventh means further comprises: ninth means responsive to the controlled system for inhibiting motion of the motion device in both directions.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 29, wherein said seventh means further comprises: tenth means responsive to the controlled system for reducing resistance to the motion of the motion device.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for the input of information in a rotational format to a controlled system to control a at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to output therefrom, comprising: shaft means; a tachometer coupled to the shaft means which produces a first signal in response to angular displacement of said shaft means, and a second signal in response to direction of rotation of said shaft means; control means responsive to the first and second signals of the tachometer for producing a control signal to control the parameter associated with the electrical system and for producing an output signal; and a particle brake coupled to the shaft means responsive to the output signal.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus for the input of information in a rotational format to a controlled system to control a at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to output therefrom, comprising: shaft means; a tachometer coupled to the shaft means which produces a first signal in response to angular displacement of said shaft means, and a second signal in response to direction of rotation of said shaft means; control means responsive to the first and second signals of the tachometer for producing a control signal to control the parameter associated with the electrical system and for producing an output signal; and a particle brake coupled to the shaft means responsive to the output signal.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
107 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 20, wherein said control means comprises: counter means responsive to the first and second signal for counting in a sequence determined by the second signal, the number of occurrences of the first signal, and producing an output corresponding to the numeric count; comparison means responsive to the numeric count of said counter means for comparing the numeric count with a plurality of pre-defined numeric values, and producing an output signal when the numeric count of said counter means equals one of said pre-defined numeric values; and conversion means, responsive to the numeric count of said counter means for producing the control signal.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 34, wherein said conversion means further comprises: analog conversion means, responsive to the numeric count, for producing the control signal in an analog format responsive to the numeric value of said count.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
107 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 33, wherein said control means comprises: counter means responsive to the first and second signal for counting in a sequence determined by the second signal, the number of occurrences of the first signal, and producing an output corresponding to the numeric count; comparison means responsive to the numeric count of said counter means for comparing the numeric count with a plurality of pre-defined numeric values, and producing an output signal when the numeric count of said counter means equals one of said pre-defined numeric values; and conversion means, responsive to the numeric count of said counter means for producing the control signal.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for the input of information from a displacement device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the displacement device to a controlled format for communication to the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the displacement device to control a parameter associated with the controlled system and producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the displacement device responsive to the output signal between a pre-defined first and second limit; and producing resistance to the displacement of the displacement device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for the input of information from a displacement device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the displacement device to a controlled format for communication to the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the displacement device to control a parameter associated with the controlled system and producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the displacement device responsive to the output signal between a pre-defined first and second limit; and producing resistance to the displacement of the displacement device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for the input of information from a rotational motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the rotation motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the motion device to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device between a pre-defined first and second limit responsive to the output signal; and producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for the input of information from a rotational motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the rotation motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the motion device to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device between a pre-defined first and second limit responsive to the output signal; and producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for the input of information from a translatory motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the translatory motion device to a controlled format for communication to the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the translatory motion device to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device responsive to the output signal between a pre-defined first and second limit responsive to the output signal; and producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for the input of information from a translatory motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the translatory motion device to a controlled format for communication to the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the translatory motion device to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotation device responsive to the output signal between a pre-defined first and second limit responsive to the output signal; and producing resistance to the rotation of the rotation device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as recited in claim 37, 38 or 39, further comprising the steps of: providing tactile indications of a plurality of angular positions responsive to the output signal.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as recited in claim 40, wherein said translatory step further comprises: producing a first signal representative of amount of displacement of the motion device and a second signal representative of direction of displacement of the motion device.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as recited in claim 40, further comprising: producing a tactile indication responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as recited in claim 42, wherein said producing tactile indication step further comprises: producing resistance to the motion of the motion device responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as recited in claim 43, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises the step of: inhibiting the motion of the motion device in one direction responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 43, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises: inhibiting motion of the motion device in both direction responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as recited in claim 43, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises the step of: reducing resistance to the motion of the motion device responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
78 words
A method as recited in claim 41, wherein said translating step further comprises: counting in a sequence determined by the second signal, the number occurrences of the first signal, and producing an output corresponding to the numeric count; comparing the numeric count with a plurality of predefined numeric values, and producing an output signal when the numeric count of said counter means equals on of said predefined numeric values; producing the control signal responsive to the numeric count.
Claim 59
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for the input of information from a motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the motion device to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a predefined first and second limit in response to the output signal; and providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions responsive to the output signal.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for the input of information from a motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the motion device to a format for communication to the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the motion device to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a predefined first and second limit in response to the output signal; and providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions responsive to the output signal.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as recited in claim 48, further comprising the steps of: producing resistance to the motion of the motion device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 62
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for the input of information from a rotational motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the rotational motion device to a format for communicating the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the rotational motion device to control the parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a predefined first and second limit responsive to the output signal; and providing tactile information of a plurality of angular positions responsive to the output signal.
Claim 63
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for the input of information from a rotational motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the rotational motion device to a format for communicating the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the rotational motion device to control the parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a predefined first and second limit responsive to the output signal; and providing tactile information of a plurality of angular positions responsive to the output signal.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as recited in claim 50, further comprising the steps of: producing resistance to the rotational motion of the motion device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 65
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for the input of information from a translatory motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the translatory motion device to a format for communication of the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the translatory motion device to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a predefined first and second limit in response to the output signal; and providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions responsive to the output signal.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for the input of information from a translatory motion device to a controlled system to control at least one operating parameter associated therewith, and for the production of information in a tactile format in response to an output therefrom, comprising the steps of: translating information from the translatory motion device to a format for communication of the controlled system; producing a control signal responsive to the translated information from the translatory motion device to control an operating parameter associated with the controlled system and for producing an output signal; restricting the maximum angular displacement of the rotational device between a predefined first and second limit in response to the output signal; and providing tactile indication of a plurality of angular positions responsive to the output signal.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 52, further comprising the steps of: producing resistance to the translatory motion of the translatory motion device responsive to the output signal.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method as recited in claim 37, 38, 39, 47, 48, 50, 51, or 52, wherein said translatory step further comprises: producing a first signal representative of amount of displacement of the motion device and a second signal representative of direction of displacement of the motion device.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
26 words
A method as recited in claims 37, 38, 39, 47, 48, 50, 51, or 52, further comprising: producing a tactile indication responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as recited in claim 55, wherein said producing tactile indication step further comprises: producing resistance to the motion of the motion device responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as recited in claim 56, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises the step of: inhibiting the motion of the motion device in one direction responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 56, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises: inhibiting motion of the motion device in both direction responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as recited in claim 56, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises the step of: reducing resistance to the motion of the motion device responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as recited in claim 53, wherein said translatory step further comprises: producing a first signal representative of amount of displacement of the motion device and a second signal representative of direction of displacement of the motion device.
Claim 75
Independent Claim
18 words
A method as recited in claims 53 further comprising: producing a tactile indication responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as recited in claim 61, wherein said producing tactile indication step further comprises: producing resistance to the motion of the motion device responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as recited in claim 62, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises the step of: inhibiting the motion of the motion device in one direction responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 62, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises: inhibiting motion of the motion device in both direction responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as recited in claim 62, wherein said producing resistance step further comprises the step of: reducing resistance to the motion of the motion device responsive to the electrical system.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
79 words
A method as recited in claims 60, wherein said translating step further comprises: counting in a sequence determined by the second signal, the number of occurrences of the first signal, and producing an output corresponding to the numeric count; comparing the numeric count with a plurality of pre-defined numeric values, and producing an output signal when the numeric count of said counter means equals one of said pre-defined numeric values; producing the control signal responsive to the numeric counter.
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