A user input device for a mobility access device including an electronic controller is provided. The input devices is embodied as an ergonomic hand control (10) and provides a means for monitoring the status of the access device and an interlock. The hand control (10) may apply vibratory-force feedback to the operator to warn or indicate various operating states and improper operator requests. A mircoprocessor (12) is provided local to the hand control and communicates with a host computer (112) that reads sensor data from OEM and aftermarket sensors. The host computer (112) sends commands to the local microprocessor (22) relative to processed sensor data and other parameters such as received operator requests from the hand control. The local microprocessor (22) locks out operator controls and indicates various warnings to an operator in response to the received host commands.
申请公布号
WO2005053178(B1)
申请公布日期
2005.08.25
申请号
WO2004US39230
申请日期
2004.11.23
申请人
THE BRAUN CORPORATION;HUNT, BRYAN, D.;SOBOTA, JERRY, P.;HEIGL, KEITH, D.
发明人
HUNT, BRYAN, D.;SOBOTA, JERRY, P.;HEIGL, KEITH, D.