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MacLean, K. E., Snibbe, S. S. (1999). "An Architecture for Haptic Control of Media." The 8th Annual Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, ASME / IMECE, Nashville, TN. Interval Research Corp TR# 1999-024.
Abstract
Most haptic interfaces are designed with a desire to produce
simultaneous perception across multiple senses, with haptic
behaviors that complement the task at hand. However,
software architectures for haptic interfaces often distribute a
virtual model and tasks among multiple processes and CPUs.
This functional segregation can reduce the quality of haptic
experience, by hiding important details of the dynamic model
and reducing the communication bandwidth between the
haptic controller and the application.
We present a means of closely coordinating a haptic interface
with a virtual model, application content and other sensory
displays. Our architecture features the ability to customize
haptic behavior at a low level, in the dynamic relations
among control parameters. Furthermore, we have located
significant application control within the haptic process in
order to facilitate effective bidirectional communication.
We describe some applications for haptically manipulating
dynamic media; and propose extensions to our architecture
for increased generality, decreased code size and high-level
programmability for efficient application development.
simultaneous perception across multiple senses, with haptic
behaviors that complement the task at hand. However,
software architectures for haptic interfaces often distribute a
virtual model and tasks among multiple processes and CPUs.
This functional segregation can reduce the quality of haptic
experience, by hiding important details of the dynamic model
and reducing the communication bandwidth between the
haptic controller and the application.
We present a means of closely coordinating a haptic interface
with a virtual model, application content and other sensory
displays. Our architecture features the ability to customize
haptic behavior at a low level, in the dynamic relations
among control parameters. Furthermore, we have located
significant application control within the haptic process in
order to facilitate effective bidirectional communication.
We describe some applications for haptically manipulating
dynamic media; and propose extensions to our architecture
for increased generality, decreased code size and high-level
programmability for efficient application development.
Paper
Year Published
1999