Patent ID: 7038657
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: A63F,G05G,G06F,H01H,H04L

Abstract:
1. A device, comprising: a sensor configured to sense a position of a manipulatable object in at least one degree of freedom and to provide a sensor signal associated with the position of said manipulatable object to a host computer in communication with said device; an actuator configured to apply a force to said manipulatable object in the at least one degree of freedom; a first power supply configured to provide at least a portion of a first power to operate said sensor and a portion of the first power to said actuator; and a second power supply separate from said first power supply, the second power supply configured to provide at least a portion of a second power to operate said actuator, said second power supply including a power storage device configured to provide the second power to said actuator, the actuator being configured to provide a momentary jolt of force in conjunction with the portion of the first power received from said first power supply, said sensor being configured to sense the position of said manipulatable object while said first power supply is providing the first power and while said second power supply is not providing the second power.