Patent ID: 7148819
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multidimensional controller comprising: a. a first structure that is shaped and situated as to be easily grasped by one hand of a user, b. a second structure that is rotatably attached to said first structure about a first axis, c. a third structure that is rotatably attached to said second structure about a second axis that is orthogonal to said first axis, the point of intersection between said first axis and said second axis substantially occupying the same region of space enclosed by said hand of said user, d. a first means for controlling and measuring rotational displacement for the rotatable attachment between said first structure and said second structure, and e. a second means for controlling and measuring rotational displacement for the rotatable attachment between said second structure and said third structure, whereby the direction and magnitude of the force applied by said hand of said user will be accurately measured.