Patents by Inventor Matthew P. Furtado

Matthew P. Furtado has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5049079
    Abstract: A closed-loop user interactive ski simulation system with a foot controlled ski input device is disclosed. The system includes a pair of skis and pressure sensors in association with the skis. The sensors generate an output voltage in response to force applied by a user to the skis. The output voltage is converted to digital format and fed into a computer that processes the information and provides a drive signal. The drive signal may be used to control a display system, a motion simulation system or both. The simulation system can be used for instructional purposes as well as for training, entertainment and exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: John H. Peterson
    Inventors: Matthew P. Furtado, John H. Peterson