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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2006
Glenn Steven Arche, Bothell, WA (US);
Loren Douglas Reas, Kent, WA (US);
John K. Ikeda, Seattle, WA (US);
Daniel J. Blasé, Everett, WA (US);
Joshua David Maruska, Seattle, WA (US);
Glenn Steven Arche, Bothell, WA (US);
Loren Douglas Reas, Kent, WA (US);
John K. Ikeda, Seattle, WA (US);
Daniel J. Blasé, Everett, WA (US);
Joshua David Maruska, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Peripheral devices having one or more pedals are provided, wherein the peripheral devices are slip resistant with respect to a surface, such as a floor, upon which the peripheral devices are placed or positioned. A user of such peripheral devices can use a heel against the floor surface through the peripheral device to anchor the peripheral device and can use the heel to correct the position of the peripheral device if it slips by applying a counterforce. The peripheral device(s) include multiple springs per pedal and associated software for accommodating a non-linear force response for a more realistic user experience.