Patent ID: 9064482
Filing Date: 2015-06-23
Classification: G10H

Abstract:
1. A device for controlling an electronic system, comprising: a spring having a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first and second ends includes a handle configured to be manipulated by a user, whereby the user may change one or more of a position, orientation, shape and length of the spring by a manipulation of one or more of the handles; wherein the spring is configured to deliver to the user, via one or more of the handles, a force-feedback response generated through a reaction of the spring to one or more of compression, extension, bending, and torsion resulting from the manipulation of one or more of the handles; a first sensor in electrical communication with the electronic system, wherein the first sensor is configured to send a first control signal to the electronic system; a second sensor in electrical communication with the electronic systems, wherein the second sensor is configured to send a second control signal to the electronic system; and wherein the first and second sensors are further configured to measure one or more movements of the first and second ends of the spring, corresponding to changes in one or more of the position, orientation, and shape of the spring, and to encode the measurements, respectively, within the first and second control signals.