| 摘要 |
The interface consists of a sleeve ( 1 ) attached around the user's forearm and a grip element ( 3 ) comprising touch-sensitive actuators ( 12 ) which press against the tips of the fingers and thumb-actuated control buttons ( 13 ). Actuators ( 6, 7, 11 ) connect the grip element ( 3 ) to the sleeve ( 1 ) and allow to move the latter in a noticeable manner in response to impulses from the environment, and the sleeve has a wireless displacement sensor. Hence, in the best embodiments of the invention, the user avails of two very different means both for giving commands (buttons 13 and sensor 14 ) and for receiving a response from the virtual environment (actuators 6, 7 and 11 and the touch-sensitive actuators 12 ). This interface is light and easy to use. It can be used to explore virtual environments for, visiting a location, entertainment, educational purposes, et cetera.
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