Providing force feedback to a user of an interface device based on interactions of a user-controlled cursor in a graphical user interface

摘要: A method and apparatus for providing force feedback to a user operating human/computer interface device in conjunction with graphical (GUI) displayed by host computer system. physical object, such as joystick or mouse, controls cursor, within the GUI. The GUI allows system functions implemented signal is output from apply sensation object using one more actuators. This desired associated at least of objects determined location cursor respect targets that are objects. include icons, windows, pull-down menus menu items, scroll bars (“sliders”), buttons. assists select function physically informs encountered microprocessor local separate can be used control forces on object.