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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
May. 20, 2011
Matthew D. Summer, Melbourne, FL (US);
Paul M. Bosscher, West Melbourne, FL (US);
Loran J. Wilkinson, Palm Bay, FL (US);
William S. Bowman, Melbourne, FL (US);
John B. Rust, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Matthew D. Summer, Melbourne, FL (US);
Paul M. Bosscher, West Melbourne, FL (US);
Loran J. Wilkinson, Palm Bay, FL (US);
William S. Bowman, Melbourne, FL (US);
John B. Rust, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL (US);
Abstract
An interface () for converting human control input gestures to telematic control signals includes a plurality of articulating arms () each mounted at a base end () to an interface base and coupled at an opposing end to a housing (). The articulating arms are operable to permit linear translational movement of the housing in three orthogonal directions. At least one sensor () of a first kind is provided for measuring the linear translational movement. A pivot member () is disposed in the housing and is arranged to pivot about a single pivot point. A grip () is provided and is attached to the pivot member so that a user upon grasping the grip can cause the pivot to rotate within the housing. A button () is provided to switch between at least two modes, wherein when in a first mode control signals are used to control a vehicle base (), and when in the second mode control signals are used to control a robotic arm () coupled to the vehicle base ().