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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2001
Makoto Sato, Machida, JP;
Abstract
A three-dimensional input apparatus provides the operation with at least six degrees of freedom. The apparatus comprises a grip for instructing the three-dimensional position, supporting points arranged at least seven locations surrounding the grip, strings connected between the grip and the supporting point, rotary encoders for measuring the length of the strings, and the string tension controlling means for controlling the tension of the string on the basis of the measured result of the rotary encoders. In the apparatus, at least seven supporting points and at least seven strings are used, which gives the six degrees of freedom.
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