Multidirectional controller with shear feedback

摘要

A multidirectional control system with shear feedback, comprising at least one stationary body, a plurality of tactors disposed within the at least one movable body or the at least one stationary body. In some embodiments, a moveable body is included, such that the tactors have at least one degree of freedom of motion with respect to the stationary body or the moveable body within which they are disposed and are operable to engage target areas of a user's skin; and a plurality of actuators capable of moving the tactors.

主权项

1. A multidirectional controller with shear feedback, comprising:
a stationary body; a movable body; a tactor disposed in connection with the movable body or the stationary body, such that the tactor has at least one degree of freedom of motion with respect to the body in connection with which it is disposed and has a contact surface that is operable to engage a target area of a user's skin; an opening defined in an outer surface of the moveable body or the stationary body, an uppermost portion of the contact surface of the tactor being within the opening or recessed below the opening; a restraint adjacent to and disposed in the outer surface, the restraint restraining the user's skin adjacent the target area, the restraint having an upper edge and a lower edge with a sloped surface therebetween, the opening being located at the lower edge of the restraint; and an actuator capable of moving the tactor.