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20080238635 | FORCE FEEDBACK FOR INPUT DEVICES - A input system, a method and an input device for providing a tactile feedback to a finger to acknowledge an activation of a touch surface of the input device, comprising at least three elongate objects of shape memory metal, each of the objects being arranged to cooperate operatively with at least one biasing means and to contract in a different direction than the other elongate objects of shape memory metal when providing the tactile feedback to the finger. | 10-02-2008 |
20080309467 | DRIVING APPARATUS OF MOVER - A driving apparatus drives a mover arranged for feedback of a touch panel. A reference voltage generation unit generates a reference voltage having a signal waveform to be applied to the mover. A pulse modulator generates a PWM signal of which duty ratio is controlled by feedback so that a feedback voltage corresponding to a drive voltage to be applied to the mover approaches the reference voltage. A switching element of the DC/DC converter is turned ON/OFF by a PWM signal from the pulse modulator, so that an output voltage of the DC/DC converter is controlled, and a drive voltage corresponding to the output voltage is applied to the mover. | 12-18-2008 |
20090002140 | Haptic Computer Interface - A method and system of an embodiment may include a system comprising a touch screen display panel, and a tactile panel with one or more raised surfaces wherein the touch screen display panel is positioned on top of the tactile panel and the tactile panel creates one or more raised surfaces on the touch screen display panel providing tactile information to a user of the touch screen display panel. | 01-01-2009 |
20090009301 | Tactile feedback device - The present invention discloses a tactile feedback device for giving realistic touch sensation to the user by stimulating the skin of the user. The tactile feedback device of the present invention comprises a housing having one end positioned near the skin of the user in use, an actuator, touch pins and an elastic means. The actuator is mounted inside the housing to convert electromagnetic energy into kinetic energy. The touch pins are mounted inside the housing so as to pop in and out, and the front end thereof is popped out of one end of the housing to contact the skin, and is connected with the actuator so as to be operated by kinetic energy of the actuator. The elastic plates of the elastic means are mounted between one end of the housing and the actuator, and have the touch pins fixedly passing through so as to be interlocked with the touch pins, and when the touch pins pop in and out, they are elastically deformed to have elastic energy. According to the present invention, the touch pins stimulate the skin of the user by dint of an interlocking structure of the actuator that converts electromagnetic energy into kinetic energy and the elastic means, so it is possible to implement realistic touch sensation. | 01-08-2009 |
20090021354 | INPUT DEVICE - There are provided an input means | 01-22-2009 |
20090072955 | WEARABLE COIN-SIZED SENSORY DEVICES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS, PROVIDING IMMEDIATE WIRELESS NOTIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES ON SEPARATE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Wearable coin-sized sensory devices, and related systems and methods, providing immediate wireless notification of activities occurring on separate electronic devices, such that the invention can be worn in contact or near contact with the user's skin, which does not require the user to replace, reconfigure or retrofit items already possessed by the user and worn on the body, and which does not disturb others in the vicinity of the user. When one of the designated separate electronic devices not actually held in the user's hand or face-to-face with the user, e.g., emits a wireless signal as a result of an occurrence on such separate electronic device, the invention senses such wireless signal and immediately produces a tactile indication, silent or near-silent, to the user. The invention is merely coin-sized and thus can be versatility attached or affixed to items in contact or near contact with the user's body in multiple ways. | 03-19-2009 |
20090102620 | FORCE/TACTILE FEEDBACK DEVICE - A force/tactile feedback device feeding back a force sense to a fingertip of an operator includes a fingerstall to which the fingertip of the operator is inserted, a position feedback means for feeding back a position to the fingertip held by the fingerstall, a fingertip contact point feedback means for feeding back a fingertip contact point to the fingertip held by the fingerstall and an unnecessary moment removal means for supporting the fingertip contact point feedback means so that unnecessary moment is not generated at a tip portion of the position feedback means. | 04-23-2009 |
20090128304 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TACTILE INTERFACE FOR REVIEWING RADIOLOGICAL IMAGES - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for reviewing medical images using a tactile interface to display a bas-relief image. A tactile interface may provide a bas-relief representation of medical imaging data to an end-user. The tactile interface may include an array of tactile elements positioned as a grouping of cylinders arranged in a closely packed array. The cylinders may be raised or lowered independently to create a bas-relief pattern of an object within a medical image. A radiologist may utilize the bas-relief image to physically identify surfaces and edges for the images being viewed. The additional information may allow a radiologist to develop quicker and more accurate diagnoses. | 05-21-2009 |
20090128305 | Device and Method for Enhancing Sensory Perception of Vibrational Stimuli - A method and device for improving the detection of a vibrotactile stimulus. Such method may include the steps of temporarily altering the threshold of vibrational detection prior to the onset of a vibrotactile stimulus. This allows the vibrotactile system to achieve improved detection of the intended vibrotactile alert or communication stimulus without necessarily increasing the vibratory displacement amplitude of the stimulus. A corresponding enhanced vibrotactile transducer device is able to produce, over a wide frequency range, or at multiple frequencies, a vibrational stimulus against the body of a user. | 05-21-2009 |
20090128306 | CAPTURE AND REMOTE REPRODUCTION OF HAPTIC EVENTS IN SYNCHRONOUS ASSOCIATION WITH THE VIDEO AND AUDIO CAPTURE AND REPRODUCTION OF THOSE EVENTS - Method and apparatus for reproducing and applying reproductions of haptic vibrations that occur at a live activity to a remote video and audio viewer. In synchronism with sensing visible and audible stimuli to generate video and audio signals representing the video and audio at the activity, haptic vibrations of an object at the activity are sensed and converted to haptic vibration signals. A haptic vibration signal that is a reproduction of the sensed signal, a simulation of the haptic vibration, or an enhancement of the sensed haptic vibration signal is transmitted to a remote location or recorded. The haptic vibration signal contains information about the timing and characteristic of the sensed haptic vibrations and is recoverable separately from the visible and audible signals. At a location that is remote from the activity, that information is detected and used to generate and apply a reproduction of the sensed haptic vibration signal, in synchronism with reproduction of the sensed video signal and of the sensed audio signal, to an electromechanical transducer that is mechanically connected to a solid object in physical contact with a remote viewer. | 05-21-2009 |
20090184808 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIBRATION MECHANISM OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A mobile terminal comprising: a controller for detecting an event occurring when the mobile terminal is manipulated and controlling vibration of the mobile terminal according to a pre-set method based on a type of the event; a memory for storing the preferred vibration method according to the type of event; and at least one vibration mechanism vibrating under the control of the controller, wherein the controller generates vibration if a parameter value related to the event exceeds a certain reference value mechanism | 07-23-2009 |
20090189746 | Actuating A Tactile Sensation In Response To A Sensed Event - Systems and methods for actuating a tactile stimulation in response to detecting a specific event associated with exposure to a particular environmental or physiological condition are described herein. A tactile stimulation device, according to one of several implementations, comprises a sensing layer, an actuating layer, and an adhesive layer. The sensing layer, which is sensitive to exposure to a particular condition, is configured to sense when a specific event associated with exposure to the particular condition occurs. The actuating layer is configured to provide a tactile stimulation to a human subject when the specific event occurs. The adhesive layer is configured to affix the sensing layer and actuating layer with respect to a surface portion of the skin of the human subject such that the human subject can sense the tactile stimulation provided by the actuating layer. The sensing layer, actuating layer, and adhesive layer can be bonded together to form a relatively flat structure. | 07-30-2009 |
20090189747 | CONTROL MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE CONTROL | 07-30-2009 |
20090189748 | DEVICE FOR AND METHOD OF PROCESSING AN AUDIO SIGNAL AND/OR A VIDEO SIGNAL TO GENERATE HAPTIC EXCITATION | 07-30-2009 |
20090256689 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD - An image display apparatus is disclosed. The image display apparatus includes a display section, vibrators, and a driving section. The display section displays an image. The vibrators each have a smaller size than that of each of pixels that compose the image and disposed on a display surface of the display section corresponding to the pixels. The driving section drives the vibrators. | 10-15-2009 |
20090267749 | ULTRASONIC VIBRATOR - A mobile device including a casing, a signal generator housed within the casing, for generating signals, at least one speaker housed within the casing and coupled with the signal generator, for producing sound from a signal generated by said signal generator, wherein the sound produced by the at least one speaker is (i) substantially inaudible, and (ii) vibrates the casing at a frequency approximately equal to a resonant frequency of the casing. | 10-29-2009 |
20090289778 | SYSTEM FOR APPLYING TACTILE STIMULATION TO THE CONTROLLER OF UNMANNED VEHICLES | 11-26-2009 |
20090295552 | Vibrotactile Haptic Feedback Devices - Vibrotactile haptic feedback devices are disclosed. For example, in one embodiment, a device includes: a mass, an actuator configured to vibrate the mass, and a coupling disposed between the actuator and the mass or between the mass and a housing, the coupling having a first configuration with a compliance and a second configuration with a compliance, the compliance of the coupling in the first configuration being different from the compliance of the coupling in the second configuration, the actuator being configured to output haptic feedback associated with the first configuration of the coupling and haptic feedback associated with the second configuration of the coupling, the haptic feedback associated with the first configuration of the coupling being different from the haptic feedback associated with the second configuration of the coupling. | 12-03-2009 |
20090315688 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING AUDIO SIGNALS FOR HANDSET VIBRATION - Aspects of a method and system for processing audio signals for handset vibration are provided. In this regard, an electronic device may control vibrations generated by a vibration transducer based on audio signals processed by the electronic device. The vibration transducer may be started and/or stopped based on the audio signal. For example, the vibration transducer may be controlled based on a rhythm and/or tempo of the audio signal and/or a content type of the audio signal. The electronic device may control a pattern and/or a frequency at which the transducer is started and/or stopped based on the audio signal. An intensity of generated vibrations may be varied based on the audio signal. A duration of the generated vibrations may be controlled based on the audio signal. The vibration transducer may be controlled based on an event occurring on the electronic device that triggered the processing of the audio signal. | 12-24-2009 |
20090315689 | VIBRATION ASSEMBLY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A vibrating device for portable electronic device includes a frame, a main circuit board, a motor and a secondary circuit board. The frame defines a recess and a receiving hole. The main circuit board is fixed in the recess of the frame. The motor is fixed in the receiving hole of the frame. The secondary circuit board electronically connects the main circuit board and the motor. | 12-24-2009 |
20100007474 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TACTILE HAPTIC DEVICE TO GUIDE USER IN REAL-TIME OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE - An apparatus for providing information about a physical surrounding environment to a user includes; a handle, at least one sensor operatively coupled to the handle, a plurality of dual purpose, bi-directional haptic force feedback devices coupled to the handle, and a processor which receives signals from the at least one sensor and controls force feedback of the plurality of dual purpose, bi-directional haptic force feedback devices to convey information about the physical surrounding environment sensed by the at least one sensor. | 01-14-2010 |
20100007475 | VIDEO REPRODUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC EFFECTS - An apparatus and method for allowing a user to dynamically enjoy a video. A difference between image data is computed at every preset unit of time and a vibration corresponding to the computed difference is generated so that the user can sense a motion change of an object within the video. Upon video reproduction, scenes are displayed by applying the lighting effect of a strobe light or the like between the scenes to be reproduced. Upon video reproduction, more enjoyment and various haptic effects can be provided to the user. | 01-14-2010 |
20100013610 | PORTABLE VIBRATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A vibrating device that operates without the need for replacement batteries is disclosed. An apparatus is disclosed for generating electrical power and supplying electrical power to a portable vibrating device. A portable vibrating device in accordance with certain embodiments of the invention is adapted to generate and store its own electrical energy, and is adapted to vibrate to alert a user of the device, or to provide various forms of stimulation to a user of the device. | 01-21-2010 |
20100013611 | Method and Apparatus for Informing a User of the Position of an Information Source Relative to the User Position - In a process for informing a user regarding the position of an information source relative to the user's position, the position of an information source is first determined relative to the user. Thereafter, a tactile or electrical stimulus is generated, for directly affecting the user in a location that corresponds to the determined position of the information source. In one embodiment of the invention, tactile or electrical actuators are disposed at locations within a garment, such as a pilot's uniform at locations which correspond to possible locations of the information source. | 01-21-2010 |
20100013612 | Electro-Mechanical Systems for Enabling the Hearing Impaired and the Visually Impaired - A system for enabling the hearing impaired comprises a plurality of servo actuators each associated with a particular segment of a predetermined frequency domain. The servo actuators drive tactile stimulators which engage the skin of the hearing impaired person in patterns that are unique to individual inputs thereby enabling the hearing impaired person to “hear” signals within the defined frequency domain. An electromechanical system for enabling the visually impaired comprises a two dimension array of servo actuators which respond to optical sensors and which actuate tactile stimulators thereby identifying objects in the path of the visually impaired person. | 01-21-2010 |
20100019890 | Haptic Device Gravity Compensation - A haptic device comprising a base member ( | 01-28-2010 |
20100039245 | Vibratory assembly for a vehicle - A vibrator assembly for a vehicle for generating an oscillation of a vehicle part detectable by a person is provided. The vibrator assembly comprising a vehicle part having a supporting structure and a caser connected with said supporting structure, and a vibrator surrounded by the case which is formed to stimulate the case to oscillate whereby the oscillations are perceivable by a person. The vibrator for stimulating the oscillations of the case is coupled via at least one spring element differing from the case with the supporting structure of the vehicle part so that the oscillations of the case are stimulated via the supporting structure. | 02-18-2010 |
20100052878 | VIBRATING APPARATUS OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A vibrating apparatus installed in a portable electronic device includes a vibrator, a regulator connected to the vibrator, and a controller connected to the regulator. The controller generates controlling signals and sends the controlling signals to the regulator to actuating the vibrator to vibrate and regulates vibrating parameters of the vibrator. | 03-04-2010 |
20100073150 | ROBOTIC CATHETER SYSTEM INCLUDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK - A haptic feedback system for a robotic catheter system including a robotic catheter manipulator assembly including one or more removably mounted robotic catheter device cartridges and robotic sheath device cartridges, with each cartridge being generally linearly movable relative to the robotic catheter manipulator assembly. The haptic feedback system may include a user interface device for controlling an operation associated with the catheter and/or sheath device cartridges, and a control system for evaluating a predetermined and/or a measured operational parameter of the haptic feedback system. The user interface device may provide haptic feedback to a user based on the evaluation by the control system. | 03-25-2010 |
20100073151 | Tactile Display Apparatus and Method Thereof - A tactile display apparatus includes a plurality of stimulation pins in contact with a skin; an operating unit for vertically moving the stimulation pins; and a housing accommodating the stimulation pins and the operating unit, the housing having an opening in one surface thereof such that the stimulation pins protrude outward. Here, the plurality of stimulation pins are arranged such that a contact area occupied by front ends of the stimulation pins is smaller than an area occupied by rear ends of the stimulation pins. | 03-25-2010 |
20100079263 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - Contact detection units ( | 04-01-2010 |
20100085168 | TACTILE STIMULATION DEVICE AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - There are provided a tactile stimulation device that is suitable for portable apparatuses by meeting all requirements such as miniaturization, low power consumption, low noises, prompt response time and sufficient physical force, and an apparatus using the same. The tactile stimulation device may be useful to provide a sufficient level of physical stimuli by arranging a plurality of linear ultrasonic actuators to move linearly in a vertical direction to any of skin contact surfaces and stimulating the skin in a vertical direction under the control of the linear movement of the linear ultrasonic actuators. | 04-08-2010 |
20100090812 | APPARATUS THAT PREPARES AND DELIVERS INTELLIGIBLE INFORMATION TO THE HUMAN BRAIN BY STIMULATING THE SENSE OF TOUCH IN INTELLIGIBLE PATTERNS WITHIN AN AREA OF SKIN - The apparatus is typically constructed within a sock or shoe and interfaces the output of source systems (not part of the invention) with an area of touch sensitive skin. Being a receiving, processing, interfacing and delivering apparatus, the uses of the apparatus are limited only by the imagination of those who invent the source systems. By using the sense of touch to convey information to the brain, outdoorsmen and soldiers can be kept constantly aware of the direction of north while keeping their eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and hands focused and dedicated to other tasks. The apparatus consists of a connection between a source system and the electronics which prepares and delivers the intelligible information to a touch inducer pad which is in contact or near contact with an area of touch sensitive skin such as on the bottom of the foot. A typical application is to electrically stimulate a point on the bottom of the foot and then move that point repeatedly through the center of the touch inducer pad in the direction of north. | 04-15-2010 |
20100134261 | SENSORY OUTPUTS FOR COMMUNICATING DATA VALUES - Architecture for communicating data values that enables visually impaired persons to perceive a non-image indicator corresponding to the data values. For example, an organized data set such as a chart or a graph can be displayed on a computer monitor or other user interface output component. A user employs a mouse or other user input component to select a data value from the organized data set. A non-image indicator such as an audible tone can be generated to correspond to the selected data value. A spread of audible tones corresponding to the organized data set is assigned across a range between a maximum data value and a minimum data value. A tonal separation is assigned between audible tones sufficient to enable the user to discern a pitch variation and corresponding change in data value. | 06-03-2010 |
20100141407 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Haptic Feedback from Haptic Textile - A method and apparatus for generating haptic feedback over a surface of a haptic textile are disclosed. The flexible haptic structure includes a group of sensing circuits and a haptic textile. The sensing circuits, such as touch sensitive detector or motion detector, provide at least one activating signal in accordance with a sensed event. The haptic textile is structured with interlaced woven threads and/or yarns and capable of generating haptic feedback in response to the activating signal. | 06-10-2010 |
20100148941 | INDICATING ARTICLE, DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention provides devices and methods for indicating a shopper to retrieve his or her reusable shopping bag from the home or vehicle as the shopper embarks on a shopping trip. A device according to one embodiment of the invention includes a down-scaled general replica of a re-usable shopping container. The down-scaled replica includes at least one handle providing a coupling portion for coupling the replica to a key retaining device. The replica is positioned with respect to a key retained on the key retaining device so as to bring the replica into contact with a person's hand when the person grasps the key. The replica is defined by a characteristic feature of the re-usable shopping container. The characteristic feature is perceptible via a tactile stimulus delivered via the contact between the replica and the hand of person grasping the key. The indicating article thereby delivers a tactile indicator related to the re-usable shopping bag when the person grasps the key. | 06-17-2010 |
20100148942 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF REPRODUCING CONTENT IN MOBILE TERMINAL - Content reproducing apparatus and method of a mobile terminal are disclosed. During the reproduction of content, vibration pattern corresponding to content is detect or generated. The vibration pattern is synchronized with an audio signal during the reproduction of content. | 06-17-2010 |
20100148943 | Networked Applications Including Haptic Feedback - Method and apparatus for providing peer-to-peer force feedback over a computer network. A network force feedback system includes a network, a first computer coupled to the network, and a second computer coupled to the network. The first and second computers each include a visual display and a force feedback interface device. Each computer provides a force feedback signal to its force feedback device based on information received from the other, remote computer and in some cases also based on input from the local force feedback device. Positional information of each force feedback device and/or feel sensation information can be transmitted between the computers over the network. A graphical environment can be displayed to enhance the interaction between users. The present invention therefore permits two computer users to interact using force feedback provided over a network on a peer-to-peer basis. | 06-17-2010 |
20100148944 | HAPTIC FUNCTION CONTROL METHOD FOR PORTABLE TERMINALS - A haptic function control method for a portable terminal including a receipt-specific vibration motor that vibrates in a first frequency band and a haptic-specific vibration motor that vibrates in a second frequency band. At least one of the receipt-specific vibration motor and the haptic-specific vibration motor is driven based on a drive sampling frequency signal. The drive sampling frequency signal that vibrates the receipt-specific vibration motor and the haptic-specific vibration motor is determined from the first frequency band and the second frequency band. | 06-17-2010 |
20100164697 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FUNCTION IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL - An apparatus and a method for providing a haptic function in a portable terminal are provided. The method for providing the haptic function in the portable terminal includes determining information which denotes a movement of the portable terminal, generating a haptic data to stimulate a user's tactile sense according to the information and generating a vibration corresponding to the haptic data. | 07-01-2010 |
20100182134 | Navigation Aid - An apparatus for directing a user to a predefined location, which includes a receiver arranged to receive input information identifying the predefined location as well as an output device for tangibly communicating to the user information for directing the user to the predefined location. Advantageously, the user receives direction information via tactile information transfer means. | 07-22-2010 |
20100194546 | Vibrating trigger button - A trigger switch for a hand-held device provides vibrating alerts directly to one or more fingers of a user's hand when signaled by the device. The trigger switch housing is pivotally mounted in the device with a stop to limit outward travel therefrom. A housing cavity receives a miniaturized vibrating motor that is electrically coupled to a printed circuit board, which has a wire bundle with a connector to couple the board to the device. The motor's body may contact one side of the printed circuit board, and directly on the opposite side of the board may be a platform with a post extending therefrom to support one end of a coil spring, with the other end being retained within the device. When the user completes an operation, the device may signal the printed circuit board, which causes a counterweight to rotate and transmit vibrations to the trigger switch. | 08-05-2010 |
20100201500 | Apparatus, systems, and methods for communicating biometric and biomechanical information - Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and/or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and/or a comparison to another user and/or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and/or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone. | 08-12-2010 |
20100201501 | MULTI-FUNCTION VIBRATION ACTUATOR - A magnetic circuit including a pole piece, a magnet, and a yoke is supported by using a suspension where outer and inner circumferential portions thereof are connected to each other with a supporting member, and the outer circumferential portion of the suspension is fixed to protrude from a housing or an inner wall of a cover provided with a stepped portion in a direction passing over the magnetic circuit toward an inner portion, so that it is possible to limit a movable range of the magnetic circuit by using the outer circumferential portion of the suspension and to prevent inner components of a main body of the multi-function vibration actuator from being destructed at the time of being impacted due to falling. | 08-12-2010 |
20100201502 | Design of Force Sensations For Haptic Feedback Computer Interfaces - A design interface tool for designing force sensations for use with a host computer and haptic feedback interface device. A haptic feedback device communicates with a host computer that displays the interface tool. The user selects and characterizes force sensations using the interface tool, and a graphical representation of the characterized force sensation is displayed. The characterized force sensation is output to a user manipulatable object of the force feedback device so that the user can feel the designed force sensation The user can include multiple force sensations in a compound force sensation, where the compound sensation is graphically displayed to indicate the relative start times and duration of each of the force sensations. The user can also associate a sound with the force sensation, such that the sound is output in conjunction with the output of the force sensation. | 08-12-2010 |
20100207745 | HUMAN INTERACTION SYSTEMS USING KINESTHETIC FEEDBACK AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed herein are human interaction systems using kinesthetic feedback and an operating method thereof. Each of the human interaction systems includes a driver driving the human interaction system according to handling of a user and generating kinesthetic feedback; a sensor measuring force, physical quantity and path applied by the driver; a converter converting a motion signal of the driver, measured by the sensor, into an electric signal in order to transmit and receive the motion signal; and a communication module transmitting and receiving the electric signal. Accordingly, a user can deliver kinesthetic feedback corresponding to his/her motion as well as voices to the other person through a mobile terminal. Accordingly, the user can deliver various feelings in addition to voices. Furthermore, the user can deliver his/her intention to the other person in a conference where the user is restrained from speaking. Moreover, the user can enjoy more realistic games through kinesthetic feedback when performing interaction games through the mobile terminal. | 08-19-2010 |
20100219943 | Touch Sensitive Wearable Band Apparatus and Method - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises a touch sensitive wearable band having a touch sensing circuit; and an electronic device configured to receive signals generated from the touch sensing circuit to provide an indication to a user of the touch sensitive wearable band. In accordance with an another example embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises providing a touch sensitive wearable band having a touch sensing circuit; and configuring an electronic device to receive signals generated from the touch sensing circuit to provide an indication to a user of said touch sensitive wearable band. | 09-02-2010 |
20100238004 | PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A portable telephone device ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100245061 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION TO A VISUALLY AND/OR HEARING IMPAIRED OPERATOR - A method and apparatus for providing information to an operator of a device, such as a currency dispensing machine, is disclosed. The apparatus includes a surface, for example a keypad, that is touched by an operator. The keys of the keypad vibrate in response to an input signal. By reference to a reference location, a centrally located key, the vibration indicates to the operator a direction. Variation in the intensity or duration of vibration pulses is also used to indicate distance or can be used to provide other information. | 09-30-2010 |
20100245062 | TACTILE ALERTING MECHANISM FOR PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A portable communications device, such as a mobile phone, includes a novel tactile alerting mechanism capable of alerting the user of an incoming communication or other event. In some embodiments, a mechanical actuator causes a rod or lever to pulsate, rotate, or protrude out of a static housing for the communications device. In other embodiments, a pneumatic actuator inflates a bladder that protrudes out of the housing. The alerting mechanism may be configured as a movable part of a decorative fanciful housing for the communications device. | 09-30-2010 |
20100302015 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMMERSIVE INTERACTION WITH VIRTUAL OBJECTS - A system to present the user a 3-D virtual environment as well as non-visual sensory feedback for interactions that user makes with virtual objects in that environment is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a system comprising a depth camera that captures user position and movement, a three-dimensional (3-D) display device that presents the user a virtual environment in 3-D and a haptic feedback device provides haptic feedback to the user as he interacts with a virtual object in the virtual environment. As the user moves through his physical space, he is captured by the depth camera. Data from that depth camera is parsed to correlate a user position with a position in the virtual environment. Where the user position or movement causes the user to touch the virtual object, that is determined, and corresponding haptic feedback is provided to the user. | 12-02-2010 |
20100308982 | FLOOR-BASED HAPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The present relates to a system for providing vibration feedback to at least one foot. The system comprises at least one rigid surface for receiving the at least one foot, one vibrotactile actuator for each of the at least one rigid surface, and a suspension mechanism. The vibrotactile actuator is installed underneath the corresponding rigid surface and provides vibration feedback there through. The suspension mechanism supports the at least one rigid surface. | 12-09-2010 |
20100315211 | Tactile Interface for Mobile Devices - A tactile input to a system having a speaker located in an enclosure with an audio port can be detected by generating a sound wave in response to a signal and sensing the phase relationship between the current phase and the voltage phase of the signal. While the audio port is open a baseline current and voltage phase difference is established. When the audio port is obstructed by a finger touch, the current and voltage phase difference is altered in response to the obstruction. While the altered phase difference is detected, a tactile event is indicated. | 12-16-2010 |
20100328051 | Method And System For the Presentation Of Information Via The Tactile Sense - Methods are provided for communicating information via a tactile sense is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving input information at a controller comprising a processor. In addition, the method comprises generating a tactile sequence from the input information according to a predetermined communication structure via the controller and transmitting the tactile sequence to a display comprising a plurality of activators. Thereafter, the method comprises outputting the tactile sequence on the display. Systems are also provided for carrying out the described methods. | 12-30-2010 |
20110006888 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING VIBRATIONS IN PORTABLE TERMINALS - A method and apparatus for generating vibration in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus for generating vibration in a portable terminal includes a plurality of vibrators mounted and driven to generate vibration in a single vibration direction at positions separated from each other by predetermined distances on the portable terminal, and a controller for determining respective vibration patterns of the plurality of vibrators according to a control operation of the portable terminal and driving the plurality of vibrators according to the vibration patterns. | 01-13-2011 |
20110025479 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING VIBRATION PATTERN - An apparatus for controlling a vibration includes a vibration transfer unit; at least one pair of oscillators disposed spaced apart from each other in the vibration transfer unit, and configured to generate a vibration in the vibration transfer unit; at least one driver configured to selectively drive the at least one pair of oscillators; and a controller configured to control the at least one driver and thereby move a center of the vibration within the vibration transfer unit so as to create a moving vibration sensation. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025480 | MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIBRATION THEREOF - A mobile device for controlling a vibration includes an input unit configured to receive an input from a user or an external device; an output unit configured to generate an output; a vibration pattern generation unit configured to generate a vibration, and to move a center of the vibration within the mobile device according to the input from the input unit or the output from the output unit; and a control unit configured to control the vibration pattern generation unit so as to create a moving vibration sensation from a movement of the center of the vibration. | 02-03-2011 |
20110032088 | METHOD OF ENCODING HAPTIC INFORMATION ON IMAGE, METHOD OF DECODING HAPTIC INFORMATION FROM IMAGE AND APPARATUS OF PROCESSING HAPTIC INFORMATION FOR THE SAME - Disclosed is a technology of encoding haptic information on images or decoding haptic information from images. The method of encoding the haptic information on the images according to the present invention includes: generating haptic information; generating encoding target data by using the haptic information and header information associated with the haptic information; and generating an encoded image by encoding the encoding target data by using a least significant bit (LSB) of byte data of each of the original image pixels. As a result, the present invention can simply encode/decode the haptic information while maintaining an original image format. | 02-10-2011 |
20110032089 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING HUMAN INPUT TO A COMPUTER - The invention provides a method for providing human input to a computer which allows a user to interact with a display connected to the computer. The method includes the steps of placing a first target on a first portion of the user's body, using an electro-optical sensing means, sensing data related to the location of the first target and data related to the location of a second portion of the user's body, the first and second portions of the user's body being movable relative to each other, providing an output of the electro-optical sensing means to the input of the computer, determining the location of the first target and the location of the second portion of the user's body, and varying the output of the computer to the display based upon the determined locations for contemporaneous viewing by the user. | 02-10-2011 |
20110032090 | Active Handrest For Haptic Guidance and Ergonomic Support - An active handrest system ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110050404 | HAPTIC INFORMATION PRESENTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are disclosed in which in a conventional non-grounding man-machine interface having no reaction base on the human body and for giving the existence of a virtual object and the impact force of a collision to a person, a haptic sensation of a torque, a force and the like can be continuously presented in the same direction, which can not be presented by only the physical characteristic of a haptic sensation presentation device. In a haptic presentation device, the rotation velocity of at least one rotator in the haptic presentation device is controlled by a control device, and a vibration, a force or a torque as the physical characteristic is controlled, so that the user is made to conceive various haptic information of the vibration, force, torque or the like. | 03-03-2011 |
20110074559 | Mounting Apparatus For A Haptic Surface - A haptic system including a compliant member which limits the direction of motion of an interface surface providing haptic feedback to motion along a single axis. The compliant member allows for easy assembly, reduced ports, lighter weight and improved longevity and performance. The compliant member typically has a longitudinal extent that is greater than its lateral extent and height, and its height is greater than its lateral extent. | 03-31-2011 |
20110080273 | Sensation Presenting System and Sensation Presenting Device - There are provided a sensation presenting system and a sensation presenting device which allow a user to perceive a desired tactual stimulation based on a virtual bodily pseudo image recognized through a visual sensation. When a tactual sensing unit | 04-07-2011 |
20110084818 | Telecommunications system and method for a mobile device allowing escalation through notification levels - Upon receipt of a communication, the mobile device performs an escalation from visual to tactile to audible notification. The user can designate particular “contacts” listed in a database as being authorized to send high priority communications to the device. Designated contacts are then able to mark communications as high priority. Upon receipt of a high priority communication from a designated contact, the mobile communication device escalates from visual to tactile to audible notification, but for communications from all other contacts uses a default notification (ie. visual, tactile, or audible). | 04-14-2011 |
20110090069 | VARIABLE OPERATION SENSATION INPUT DEVICE - A variable operation sensation input device includes: an operation member slidable along a plane including first and second directions perpendicular to each other; a first driving member including a first engagement portion driven by sliding movement of the operation member in the first direction; a second driving member including a second engagement portion driven by sliding movement of the operation member in the second direction; a first motor connected to the first driving member via a first power transmission section; a second motor connected to the second driving member via a second power transmission section; a first detection section detecting a movement state of the operation member in the first direction; a second detection section detecting a movement state of the operation member in the second direction; and a control section controlling a driving of the motors on the basis of outputs of the first and second detection sections. | 04-21-2011 |
20110095875 | ADJUSTMENT OF MEDIA DELIVERY PARAMETERS BASED ON AUTOMATICALLY-LEARNED USER PREFERENCES - Systems and methods are described that automatically adjust a value of a parameter relating to the delivery of media content, such as audio content or image content, based on both environmental conditions and on automatically-learned user preference data. For example, a first embodiment adjusts a volume setting used to control the delivery of an audio signal based both on environmental noise conditions and upon automatically-learned user preference information, wherein the user preference information is derived by monitoring user-implemented adjustments to the volume setting after application of an automatic adjustment thereto. As another example, a second embodiment adjusts a brightness setting used to control the brightness of a display used for rendering images based both on an ambient light level and upon automatically-learned user preference information, wherein the user preference information is derived by monitoring user-implemented adjustments to the brightness setting after application of an automatic adjustment thereto. | 04-28-2011 |
20110095876 | MOBILE DEVICE - Provided is a mobile device including: an audio output unit; an audio source unit which provides music information to the audio output unit; an adjustment unit which adjusts the audio volume of the audio output unit; an announcement information generation unit which provides announcement information to the audio output unit; and a control unit which forcibly selects a predetermined audio volume regardless of the adjustment made by the adjustment unit when announcing information by the announcement information generation unit from the audio output unit. | 04-28-2011 |
20110102160 | Systems And Methods For Haptic Augmentation Of Voice-To-Text Conversion - Systems and methods for providing voice-to-text haptic augmentation in a user interface are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system for converting audible speech information to a haptic effect includes a microphone and a processor in communication with the microphone, the processor configured to receive an audio signal associated with a voice from the microphone, determine a characteristic of the audio signal, and generate an actuator signal based at least in part on the characteristic, the actuator signal configured to cause an actuator to output a haptic effect. | 05-05-2011 |
20110121953 | Handheld Computer Interface with Haptic Feedback - Various systems, devices, and methods are provided for generating an impact and/or surface haptic effect for a handheld computer interface such as a video game controller. For example, the handheld computer interface may include a handle coupled to an impact actuator. The impact actuator includes a movable mass and an end stop. The impact actuator may receive a haptic effect signal and in response cause the mass to contact the end stop to generate a haptic effect. A smart material that outputs a surface haptic effect may be coupled to a surface of the handle such that the surface haptic effect is output substantially from the smart material rather than the handle. The handle may be coupled to an end piece having a shape that simulates an object such as a tennis racket, golf club, or other object. | 05-26-2011 |
20110121954 | Method and Apparatus for Distributing Haptic Synchronous Signals - A haptic signal distribution system capable of distributing haptic synchronous signals includes a master haptic device and groups of slave haptic devices. In one embodiment, the master haptic device is configured to distribute haptic synchronous signals to slave haptic devices. The haptic synchronous signals, for instance, may include information relating to a tempo for a piece of music. A haptic signal distribution system, for example, allows a master wearable haptic device to selectively distribute haptic synchronous signals to one or more groups of slave wearable haptic devices via a wireless communications network. Upon receipt of the haptic synchronous signals, each slave wearable haptic device generates a series of haptic feedback having a rhythm of beats in response to the haptic synchronous signals. | 05-26-2011 |
20110128132 | System and method for automatically producing haptic events from a digital audio signal - In an embodiment, a system and method for automatically converting a plurality of events in a plurality of channels in a structured representation sequence into haptic events. The method comprises calculating an event score for each event of the sequence in one or more channels. The method also comprises calculating a cumulative score based on the event scores in the one or more channels. The method includes selectively designating haptic events to the events based on the event scores in one or more selected channels, wherein the haptic events are output by a haptic actuator. | 06-02-2011 |
20110128133 | ACTUATING A TACTILE SENSATION IN RESPONSE TO A SENSED EVENT - Systems and methods for actuating a tactile stimulation in response to detecting a specific event associated with exposure to a particular environmental or physiological condition are described herein. A tactile stimulation device, according to one of several implementations, comprises a sensing layer, an actuating layer, and an adhesive layer. The sensing layer, which is sensitive to exposure to a particular condition, is configured to sense when a specific event associated with exposure to the particular condition occurs. The actuating layer is configured to provide a tactile stimulation to a human subject when the specific event occurs. The adhesive layer is configured to affix the sensing layer and actuating layer with respect to a surface portion of the skin of the human subject such that the human subject can sense the tactile stimulation provided by the actuating layer. The sensing layer, actuating layer, and adhesive layer can be bonded together to form a relatively flat structure. | 06-02-2011 |
20110133910 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING HAPTIC DATA IN CONJUNCTION WITH MEDIA DATA - Methods, systems, and apparatus for generating sensations in response to haptic data. A sensation output device can include a processor adapted to generate one or more control signals corresponding to a haptic command, an actuator adapted to output a force to a drive mechanism in response to one or more control signals received from the processor, an opening through which a portion of a user's body can be inserted, and an interface surface coupled to the drive mechanism, the interface surface configured to at least partially contact the inserted portion of the user's body. Further, the interface surface can be a compliant belt having surface features that is coupled with a carrier belt that is in contact with the drive mechanism. Additionally, the sensation output device can include a memory storing an algorithm including one or more haptic commands, which can be executed by the processor. | 06-09-2011 |
20110148607 | System,device and method for providing haptic technology - System and method of for providing haptic feedback to a subject. The method may include providing signals to an electronic interactive device, the device including an array of micro-step motors for contacting a skin surface of the subject and converting the signals to provide input signals to the array of micro-step motors. Haptic feedback may then be provided to the skin surface of the subject in response to the input signals. Exemplary micro-step motors may include two clutching actuators separated by a lateral actuator, each actuator adaptable to operate independently of the other actuators, and a shaft having a motion defined by movement of at least one of the lateral or clutching actuators. | 06-23-2011 |
20110169622 | ENHANCED COMMUNICATION THROUGH VIBRATION - A mobile communication device and/or the network by which it communicates may comprise logic to associate a specific vibration pattern to aspects of an outgoing call. The vibration pattern may be associated with one or more of an urgency, seriousness, or humorousness of the outgoing call, or with aspects of the information in the call such as font, style, color, punctuation, or symbols such as emoticons. | 07-14-2011 |
20110181402 | Novel Tactile Apparatus and Methods - Tactile apparatus that, in electrical embodiments, comprises an electrically conductive dome; at least one outer edge portion of the electrically conductive dome that contacts a first electrical contact underlying the dome when the dome is in the electrically closed configuration; and an inner portion of the dome that contacts a second electrical contact underlying the dome when the dome is in the electrically closed configuration, wherein the dome is snap reconfigurable from the electrically open configuration to the electrically closed configuration, and wherein the dome includes a dome height enhancing protrusion at a top thereof. In particular embodiments, the at least one outer edge portion, the inner portion and the dome height enhancing protrusion are made of the same conductive material and/or the dome height enhancing protrusion is a non-interfacially integrated part of the dome. Another aspect of the inventive technology relates more broadly to tactile apparatus that are not limited to merely electrical switch applications. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181403 | GENERATION OF CONSISTENT HAPTIC EFFECTS - A system generates a consistent haptic effect in a handset that includes an actuator. The system determines performance data for the actuator, and generates haptic effect controller parameters from the performance data by comparing the performance data with reference performance data derived from a reference actuator. The system then stores the haptic effect controller parameters on the handset. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181404 | METHOD FOR HAPTIC FEEDBACK CONTROL - The invention relates to a method for haptic feedback control that comprises a control device for transmitting a haptic feedback to the finger of a user in a movement area of said finger, characterised in that said control method comprises a first step ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110187514 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK - Disclosed is an apparatus used in an electronic device for providing haptic feedback. The apparatus includes a base defining a receiving space, a piezoelectricity vibrator suspended in the receiving space and being capable of vibrating in the receiving space, a pair of contacts partially accommodated in the base and electrically connected to the piezoelectricity vibrator, and a transmitting mass located above the piezoelectricity vibrator with a lower side abutting against the piezoelectricity vibrator. | 08-04-2011 |
20110210834 | METHOD OF PROVIDING TACTILE FEEDBACK AND APPARATUS - A method includes detecting when a portable electronic device having a touch-sensitive display is disposed in a holster and monitoring an area of the touch-sensitive display for a query gesture. When the query gesture is detected in association with the area, a function associated with the query gesture is performed. | 09-01-2011 |
20110215913 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRODUCING HAPTIC EVENTS FROM A DIGITAL AUDIO FILE - In an embodiment, a system and method for automatically converting a plurality of events in a plurality of channels in a structured representation sequence into haptic events. The method comprises calculating an event score for each event of the sequence in one or more channels. The method also comprises calculating a cumulative score based on the event scores in the one or more channels. The method includes selectively designating haptic events to the events based on the event scores in one or more selected channels, wherein the haptic events are output by a haptic actuator. This may be done by the system by calculating properties of the sound or by taking already existing values associated with those properties to efficiently produce haptic events. | 09-08-2011 |
20110241851 | HAPTIC ACTUATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - A haptic actuator system and a method of making the same include an ultrasonically vibrating motor body. A shaft is coupled to the vibrating motor body, the shaft arranged to rotate in at least one direction in response to the vibrating motor body. At least one unbalanced mass is coupled to and is moveable with the shaft to generate human-detectable vibrations in response to a motion of the shaft. | 10-06-2011 |
20110248837 | Generating Virtual Stimulation Devices and Illusory Sensations Using Tactile Display Technology - Systems and methods providing tactile displays that present two-dimensional moving tactile stroke sensations are described herein. Systems and methods provide for controlling the characteristics of stimulation devices arranged in a grid topology to generate virtual stimulation devices and illusory sensations. Embodiments provide for the generation of illusory sensations including, but not limited to, continuous linear movement and shapes such as curves, squares, and circles. According to embodiments, a tactile display apparatus is provided that facilitates user interaction with the tactile display. The tactile display apparatus includes an interface embedded with stimulation devices and a control device that controls the operation of the stimulation devices to generate illusory sensations. | 10-13-2011 |
20110254670 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING VIRTUAL WORLD - In an apparatus and method for processing a virtual world, haptic information regarding a virtual object in the virtual world, the haptic information corresponding to sensed information, is extracted and transmitted to a haptic feedback device. Accordingly, interaction between a real world and the virtual world is achieved. The processing speed of the haptic information with respect to the virtual object may be increased by varying data structures according to types of the virtual object. | 10-20-2011 |
20110254671 | TACTILE FEEDBACK METHOD AND SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES THE COMPUTER PROGRAM - A tactile feedback system includes: a removing section for removing a contact-device-specific oscillating waveform, included in both a first contact-generated waveform representing a frictional vibration produced when a contact device contacts with one object and a second contact-generated waveform representing a frictional vibration produced when the contact device contacts with another object, from the first contact-generated waveform; a superposing section for superposing a finger-pulp-specific oscillating waveform, included in both the first finger-pulp-generated waveform representing a frictional vibration produced when a person's finger pulp contacts with the one object and the second finger-pulp-generated waveform representing a frictional vibration produced when the finger pulp contacts with that another object, on the first contact-generated waveform from which the contact-device-specific oscillating waveform has been removed; and a simulating section for displaying a vibration stimulation based on the first contact-generated waveform on which the finger-pulp-specific oscillating waveform has been superposed. | 10-20-2011 |
20110279249 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMMERSIVE INTERACTION WITH VIRTUAL OBJECTS - A system to present the user a 3-D virtual environment as well as non-visual sensory feedback for interactions that user makes with virtual objects in that environment is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a system comprising a depth camera that captures user position and movement, a three-dimensional (3-D) display device that presents the user a virtual environment in 3-D and a haptic feedback device provides haptic feedback to the user as he interacts with a virtual object in the virtual environment. As the user moves through his physical space, he is captured by the depth camera. Data from that depth camera is parsed to correlate a user position with a position in the virtual environment. Where the user position or movement causes the user to touch the virtual object, that is determined, and corresponding haptic feedback is provided to the user. | 11-17-2011 |
20110309918 | System and Method for Compensating for Aging Haptic Actuators - Systems and methods for compensating for the effects of aging on actuators are provided. For example, the system may obtain and/or otherwise maintain aging information of an actuator. Based on the aging information, the system may determine a compensation factor. Using the compensation factor, the system may adjust a control signal that causes the actuator to generate a haptic effect. The system may output the control signal to the actuator. In this manner, the system may compensate for the effects of aging on the actuator by adjusting the control signal according to the age of the actuator. | 12-22-2011 |
20110309919 | Providing Directional Force Feedback In Freespace - Technology is presented for generating directional force feedback in free space to a user using a mass rotatable about a movable axis. The mass and movable axis are responsive to a control signal to generate a force vector having a direction and a magnitude in three-dimensional space to provide feedback to the user. The force vector is created in response to an event in application executing in a processing device. The force vector represents feedback regarding an event in the application. | 12-22-2011 |
20110316678 | Radiant electromagnetic energy management - A device provides a radiant electromagnetic energy output. During standby operation of the device, the output is provided at one or more frequencies selected to dissipate excess power through atmospheric absorption. Circuitry is included to tune the output of the device to a second frequency different than the first frequency for various directed energy applications that make use of the excess power. The circuitry can be arranged to further utilize frequency agility for power dissipation, to provide different operating modes involving a radiant output, or the like. | 12-29-2011 |
20120038468 | MULTIDIRECTIONAL CONTROLLER WITH SHEAR FEEDBACK - A multidirectional control system with shear feedback, comprising at least one stationary body, a plurality of tactors disposed within the at least one movable body or the at least one stationary body. In some embodiments, a moveable body is included, such that the tactors have at least one degree of freedom of motion with respect to the stationary body or the moveable body within which they are disposed and are operable to engage target areas of a user's skin; and a plurality of actuators capable of moving the tactors. | 02-16-2012 |
20120044062 | Wrist Wound Vibrating Device - A method for alerting a user of a received electronic signal includes coupling an electronic receiver within a wrist wound vibrating device, coupling a vibrating unit to the electronic receiver, and coupling a display panel to the electronic receiver. The method also includes receiving the electronic signal in the electronic receiver from a cell phone transmitter, actuating the vibrating unit in response to the received electronic signal to alert the user of the electronic signal, and displaying a message in the display panel of the wrist wound vibrating device to notify the user of the electronic signal. | 02-23-2012 |
20120062371 | HAPTIC COMMUNICATION - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises: a material attachable to skin, the material capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a perceivable stimulus to the skin, wherein the perceivable stimulus relates to the magnetic field. | 03-15-2012 |
20120068834 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD PROVIDING 3-DIMENSIONAL TACTILE FEEDBACK - Provided is a three-dimensional (3D) tactile sensation transferring system, apparatus, and method. The 3D tactile sensation transferring apparatus may include a stationary unit and a movable unit that is accommodated in the stationary unit and moves in at least one horizontal direction relative to a surface of a body for moving in the at least one horizontal direction while touching the surface of the body. The movable unit may be moved in the at least one direction by an actuator included in the 3D tactile sensation transferring apparatus. | 03-22-2012 |
20120086564 | System and Method for Outputting Virtual Textures in Electronic Devices - A system for outputting virtual surface textures, related mobile and other devices, and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a first haptic component that is configured to output a first virtual surface texture in response to being provided with an electrical signal. The system further includes a memory device that is capable of storing information, and a processing device coupled at least indirectly to the memory device and the haptic component. The processing device at least indirectly causes the electrical signal to be provided to the haptic component upon determining a first condition to have been satisfied, the electrical signal being based at least in part upon the stored information. Also, at least some of the stored information upon which the electrical signal is based is derived at least indirectly from an additional signal received from either the first haptic component or another haptic component. | 04-12-2012 |
20120092146 | METHOD FOR EXPRESSING HAPTIC INFORMATION USING CONTROL INFORMATION, AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING HAPTIC INFORMATION - Provided is a method for expressing haptic information using control information, and a system for transmitting haptic information. In the method for expressing haptic information using control information, a tactile video is generated from tactile information for driving a drive array of a tactile device; force feedback data are generated from force feedback information for driving an actuator of a force feedback device; object data are generated to produce a scene descriptor that defines time positions of the tactile video, force feedback data, and multimedia information; and a stream file is generated by encoding the object data and multiplexing the encoded object data. The method comprises: a step of storing control information containing features and specifications of a haptic device including the tactile device and the force feedback device; and a step of expressing information of the scene descriptor through the haptic device with reference to the control information. | 04-19-2012 |
20120112894 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK GENERATOR, PORTABLE DEVICE, HAPTIC FEEDBACK PROVIDING METHOD USING THE SAME AND RECORDING MEDIUM THEREOF - An apparatus and a method for generating haptic feedback and a portable device having the apparatus are provided. The haptic feedback generator changes the property of a magneto-rheological fluid or an electro-rheological fluid using a magnetic field or an electric field and transmits haptic feedback using the property variation. The haptic feedback generator includes a controller | 05-10-2012 |
20120119891 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A VIBRATION PATTERN - The invention relates to a method and a device for generating a vibration pattern in a person, having a drive which sets a mass in rotation, and at least one sensor device which is coupled to a controller which controls the drive as a function of sensor data over the sensor device. The mass (m) is arranged in a homogeneously concentric fashion around its rotational axis ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120126959 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR TACTILE FEEDBACK DEVICES - Electroactive transducers as well as methods of producing a haptic effect in a user interface device simultaneously with a sound generated by a separately generated audio signal and electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications in user interface devices are disclosed. | 05-24-2012 |
20120126960 | Method and Apparatus for Distributing Haptic Synchronous Signals - A haptic signal distribution system capable of distributing haptic synchronous signals includes a master haptic device and groups of slave haptic devices. In one embodiment, the master haptic device is configured to distribute haptic synchronous signals to slave haptic devices. The haptic synchronous signals, for instance, may include information relating to a tempo for a piece of music. A haptic signal distribution system, for example, allows a master wearable haptic device to selectively distribute haptic synchronous signals to one or more groups of slave wearable haptic devices via a wireless communications network. Upon receipt of the haptic synchronous signals, each slave wearable haptic device generates a series of haptic feedback having a rhythm of beats in response to the haptic synchronous signals. | 05-24-2012 |
20120154131 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING FORCE VECTOR - A force vector transferring apparatus to transfer a force vector to a finger of a human being. The force vector transferring apparatus may include an outer wall being formed of a hard material, an inner wall being formed of a flexible material to surround an inserted object, and an actuator being disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall to transfer a force to the object through the inner wall. The force vector transferring apparatus may transfer, to an end portion of a finger of a human being, a force from a plurality of directions acting on an end portion of a robot finger. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154132 | METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SENSORY INFORMATION AND SENSE - Provided is a method, a device, and a system, in which a sensor of a sense-providing device senses a motion of a sense-providing device, without using a plurality of cameras, to detect an object and provide sensory information. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154133 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK CASE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - Disclosed is a haptic feedback case for electronic equipment, including: a main body configured to accommodate the electronic equipment; a communication unit configured to receive haptic generation information from the electronic equipment; a filmy type actuator configured to generate haptic sensations; and a control unit configured to operate the film type actuator according to the haptic generation information input from the communication unit. | 06-21-2012 |
20120161948 | TACTILE PRESENTATION APPARATUS, TACTILE CELL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TACTILE PRESENTATION APPARATUS - Disclosed is a tactile presentation apparatus including a plurality of tactile cells. Each of the plurality of tactile cells includes a supporter for shielding magnetic force, a tactile feeder moving up according to the magnetic force in the supporter, and an electromagnet generating magnetic force depending on depth information of a pixel. The tactile presentation apparatus includes a permanent magnet, a vibration device that vibrates according to texture information, and a pressure sensor measuring pressure applied to the tactile feeder. | 06-28-2012 |
20120182135 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK DEVICE USING ELECRTO-RHEOLOGICAL FLUID - Embodiments described herein generally relate to haptic feedback devices. In some examples, a haptic feedback device is described. An example haptic feedback device may include a first layer including multiple discrete fluid chambers. The example haptic feedback device may also include a second layer coupled to the first layer and including multiple interconnected micro-chambers containing an electro-rheological fluid. The example haptic feedback device may also include multiple electrodes positioned on opposing first and second sides of the interconnected micro-chambers. | 07-19-2012 |
20120188065 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INDICATING DEVICE STATUS - A method and system for communicating electronic device ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120206246 | SOUND TO HAPTIC EFFECT CONVERSION SYSTEM USING AMPLITUDE VALUE - A haptic conversion system is provided that intercepts frames of audio data, such as a digital audio signal, converts the frames into a haptic signal, and plays the created haptic signal through an actuator to produce haptic effects. The haptic signal is based on a maximum value of each audio data frame, which defines a magnitude of the haptic signal. The haptic signal is applied to the actuator configured to receive the haptic signal, where the actuator utilizes the haptic signal to generate the one or more haptic effects. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206247 | SOUND TO HAPTIC EFFECT CONVERSION SYSTEM USING WAVEFORM - A haptic conversion system is provided that intercepts frames of audio data, such as a digital audio signal, converts the frames into a haptic signal, and plays the created haptic signal through an actuator to produce haptic effects. The haptic signal is based on a maximum value of each audio data frame, which defines a magnitude of the haptic signal. The haptic signal is applied to the actuator configured to receive the haptic signal, where the actuator utilizes the haptic signal to generate the one or more haptic effects. | 08-16-2012 |
20120218089 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE HAPTIC FEEDBACK - Methods and apparatus to provide haptic feedback are disclosed. One example method includes receiving a goal condition at a mobile device, requesting information from a host device using a first close-proximity communication, receiving the information at a mobile device using a second close-proximity communication, determining a level of haptic feedback based on the received information and the goal condition, and causing a haptic effect on the mobile device based on the level of haptic feedback. Other implementations are possible. | 08-30-2012 |
20120218090 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE DEVICES TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH SKIN RESPONSE - Devices, systems and methods for communicating to another user or users through skin response technology are provided. The present disclosure provides for receiving at least one message over a network by a mobile device; transmitting the received at least one message to a vibrotactile device configured to be worn on the skin of a user; converting, by the vibrotactile device, the transmitted at least one message into a predefined vibration pattern; and effecting the predefined vibration pattern onto the skin of a user by at least one actuating element of the vibrotactile device. | 08-30-2012 |
20120218091 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE DEVICES TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH SKIN RESPONSE - Devices, systems and methods for communicating to another user or users through skin response technology are provided. The present disclosure provides for receiving at least one message over a network by a mobile device; transmitting the received at least one message to a vibrotactile device configured to be worn on the skin of a user; converting, by the vibrotactile device, the transmitted at least one message into a predefined vibration pattern; and effecting the predefined vibration pattern onto the skin of a user by at least one actuating element of the vibrotactile device. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a vehicle system for communicating a message to a driver of the vehicle via a vibrotactile device configured to be disposed on a steering device of the vehicle. | 08-30-2012 |
20120223823 | Systems and Methods for Sensory Feedback - A sensory feedback system is described that comprises a sensor for measuring one or more physical attributes associated with a user and a mobile device coupled to the sensor, where the mobile device comprises a data capture device for receiving and storing measurements by the sensor. The mobile device is further configured to generate data according to the received measurements. The mobile device also comprises a data transceiver configured to transmit the generated data. The system further comprises a remote monitor communicatively coupled to the mobile device, where the remote monitor comprises a data processor configured to receive the data generated by the mobile device and generate one or more sensory response signals according to the received data generated by the mobile device. | 09-06-2012 |
20120223824 | LINEAR VIBRATOR PROVIDING LOCALIZED HAPTIC FEEDBACK - An apparatus for providing haptic feedback, including: a shell defining an aperture; a driver disposed within the shell; a mass disposed within the coil; and a projection connected to the mass and extending through the aperture. Also described herein is a method for providing generalized and localized haptic feedback, including the operations of: receiving an input signal; determining if the input signal corresponds to a generalized haptic feedback; if so, providing a first input to a linear vibrator; otherwise, providing a second input to a linear vibrator; wherein the linear vibrator outputs a generalized haptic feedback in response to the first input; and the linear vibrator outputs a localized haptic feedback in response to the second input. | 09-06-2012 |
20120229264 | SMART LINEAR RESONANT ACTUATOR CONTROL - The present invention provides a haptics control system that may include a driver to generate a continuous drive signal and to output the drive signal to a mechanical system on an electrical signal line, wherein the continuous drive signal causes the mechanical system to vibrate to produce a haptic effect. The haptics control system may further include a monitor, coupled to the electrical signal line, to capture a Back Electromotive Force (BEMF) signal generated by the mechanical system in the electrical signal line, to measure a BEMF signals attribute, and to transmit an adjustment signal to the driver based on the BEMF signals attribute. The driver is further configured to adjust the continuous drive signal according to the adjustment signal. | 09-13-2012 |
20120242462 | External Haptic Generator For Portable Electronic Devices - An external haptic generator for creating haptic feedback in portable electronic devices and more particularly, an external haptic generator in a vehicle providing a secure mount and creating haptic feedback in portable electronic devices that do not include haptic feedback generators. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242463 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSORY STIMULATION - An apparatus for producing an electrosensory sensation to a body member ( | 09-27-2012 |
20120286943 | VIBRATION IN PORTABLE DEVICES - One embodiment may take the form of a method of reducing noise from vibration of a device on a hard surface. The method includes activating a haptic device to indicate an alert and sensing an audible level during activation of the haptic device. Additionally, the method includes determining if the audible level exceeds a threshold and initiating mitigation routines to reduce the audible level to a level below the threshold if the threshold is exceeded. | 11-15-2012 |
20120286944 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION TO A USER ON A TACTILE OUTPUT SURFACE OF A MOBILE DEVICE - Methods and devices provide a tactile output surface that can communicate information to users via their sense of touch. The tactile output surface may include a plurality of tactile elements which may be activated to represent various information in a manner that can be understood by touching the device. A mobile device may present tactile output surfaces on one or multiple surfaces, and the user may touch the device after of tactile feedback functionality to obtain information from the one or more tactile output surfaces. In an embodiment, a mobile device may be configured to obtain information from an information source and present the information on a tactile output surface so that the user can perceive the information without having to look at the device. A variety of technologies may be used to create actuatable tactile elements. | 11-15-2012 |
20120293311 | NON-VISUAL PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION ON AN ELECTRONIC WIRELESS DEVICE - In one example, information is presented to a user in a non-visual manner. In this example, a list of visually representable items defined by a beginning and at least one of dimension of time and space is accessed. Each of the visually representable items within the dimension is placed in one of a plurality of non-visual sensory categories. A non-visual sensory preview is rendered, in sequence for each item in the list, from the plurality of non-visual sensory categories. | 11-22-2012 |
20120306631 | Audio Conversion To Vibration Patterns - In general, in one aspect, a method performed by one or more processes executing on a computer systems includes receiving an audio signal comprising a range of audio frequencies including high frequencies and low frequencies, converting a first portion of the range of audio frequencies into haptic data, shifting a second portion of the range of audio frequencies to a different range of audio frequencies, and presenting at least one of the converted first portion and the shifted second portion to a human user. Other implementations of this aspect include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products. | 12-06-2012 |
20120313765 | TACTILE STIMULATION USING MUSICAL TONAL FREQUENCIES - Transducers and resonators are embedded in body support structures in contact with a user to for the purpose of conveying musical sound energy to a user's body at selected frequencies and in selected patterns. Body support structures comprise beds, pillows, chairs, and other structures typically used to support people. The sound may be audio tones and/or music. The transducers and resonators may be incorporated into a foam component or in a coil spring component of the body support structure. Latex-type foams and beds made with springs are candidate body support structures for receiving transducer's and resonators. Electro-active polymers are also used as transducers. Floor systems are activated by both mechanical transducers and electro-active polymers. | 12-13-2012 |
20120313766 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A HANDHELD OBJECT USING HAPTIC FEEDBACK - The disclosure relates to a method for controlling an object configured to be handheld and including vibratory actuators. The method including mechanically coupling a first group of at least one vibratory actuator to a first part of the object, mechanically coupling a second group of at least one vibratory actuator to a second part of the object, the first and the second parts being configured to be able to vibrate independently of each other, and to come into contact with different areas of the hand of the user holding the object, and transmitting to each group of actuators, an electrical signal having a frequency adapted to the resonance frequency of the part to which it is mechanically coupled. | 12-13-2012 |
20120319827 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK DEVICE - A haptic feedback device configured to provide tactile or haptic feedback for an electronic device. The haptic device includes a platform operably secured to the electronic device to allow rotation about a center axis. An activating member is operably associated with the platform and configured to selectively cause the platform to rotate in a first direction. Also, the haptic feedback device includes a restoring member operably associated with the platform and configured to selectively return the platform to a first position after it has rotated for at least one of a select period of time or a select distance. | 12-20-2012 |
20120326853 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A method, apparatus and computer program wherein the method comprises detecting that a designated item satisfies a predetermined context; and providing tactile indication that the designated item satisfies the predetermined context. | 12-27-2012 |
20120326854 | Apparatus For Providing Haptic Feedback - Disclosed is an apparatus for providing haptic feedback. The apparatus includes a frame having a protrusion extending from the side wall of the frame, a piezoelectricity vibrator including a substrate having a main body, at least one piezoelectric layer attached to the main body of the substrate, the main body defining two contact portions extending out of the side facing to the frame, and the two contact portions clip the protrusion for fixing together. The apparatus includes a first through hole arranged on the protrusion and two second through holes respectively arranged on the two contact portions and corresponding to the first through hole, and a screw passing through the second through holes and the first through hole for engaging the contact portions with protrusion together. | 12-27-2012 |
20130002411 | HAPTIC ACTUATOR APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREOF - A haptic actuator apparatus and a method of making the same include an ultrasonically vibrating motor and its housing. The housing includes a guide structure coupled to the ultrasonically vibrating motor and at least one spring. The guide structure defines at least one path of motion of the ultrasonically vibrating motor. The at least one spring delimits the at least one path and generates human-detectable vibrations in response to an impact with the ultrasonically vibrating motor. | 01-03-2013 |
20130033366 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK OF VARIABLE INTENSITY - A device includes an actuator that provides haptic feedback in response to a control signal and a controller that outputs the control signal to the actuator. The actuator is in an ON condition when the control signal is at a first voltage and is in an OFF condition when the control signal is at a second voltage. The control signal includes a first time, during which the control signal switches between the first voltage and the second voltage, and a second time, during which the control signal is at the second voltage. During the first time the control signal switches between the first voltage and the second voltage such that the user does not perceive the actuator switching between the ON condition and the OFF condition. | 02-07-2013 |
20130038431 | Control Wheel With Haptic Feedback - A control wheel for controlling at least one function of a system by a user includes a moveable engagement wheel for engagement by the user and an actuator coupled to the engagement wheel for providing force or haptic feedback to the engagement wheel in response to movement of the engagement wheel. A sensor for sensing movement of the engagement wheel is provided and a control system is coupled to the sensor for receiving information about positioning and movement of the engagement wheel, and is also coupled to the actuator for controlling force to the engagement wheel. The control system also provides control of the at least one function of the system. | 02-14-2013 |
20130043987 | MOBILE TERMINAL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - There is provided a mobile terminal apparatus that includes a vibration source unit configured to generate vibrations, each of vibrations including a frequency corresponding to an electric condition applied to the vibration source unit, a detection value collecting unit configured to collect a plurality of detection values detected by an acceleration sensor included in the mobile terminal apparatus, while the electric condition being varied, and a vibration source control unit configured to determine a specific electronic condition applied to the vibration source unit, the specific electronic condition being determined by using the plurality of detection values and the vibration source control unit configured to apply the specific electric condition to the vibration source unit when an event to be notified to a user is detected. | 02-21-2013 |
20130043988 | PILLOWCASE ALARM CLOCK - A pillowcase alarm system is provided. The system includes a pillowcase adapted to receive a pillow; a printed circuit board, microcontroller and RF transceiver; at least one vibration motor; and executable code causing a cellular telephone, smartphone or computer to communicate wirelessly with the system; view the status of the system; and configure the user defined alarm settings. The complete system is designed to provide the user an adaptable waking experience while maintaining the integrity of the pillow and bedding. | 02-21-2013 |
20130063256 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ENHANCE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS WITH EMOTIONAL CONTEXT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for augmenting electronic communications with emotional context. Electronic communications is received from a first device. An expression of a user of the first device is captured at the first device. Data based on the captured expression is received from the first device. The received data is analyzed to determine emotional context associated with the user of the first device. A haptic response is generated based on the determined emotional context. The haptic response is associated with the received electronic communications. The haptic response is provided concurrently with the access of the electronic communications to indicate the emotional context of the user. | 03-14-2013 |
20130069772 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TACTILE SIGNALED AUTHENTICATION - A system and method of transmitting an authentication code includes automatically calculating a security code on a device executing a security program. The security program may periodically calculate a respective unique security code. In response to a user requesting the security code, the device automatically vibrates according to a pattern representing the security code. The pattern tactilely communicates the security code to the user. | 03-21-2013 |
20130082829 | FORCE SENSE PRESENTATION APPARATUS - A force sense presentation apparatus includes a main body, a first movable unit, and a first drive mechanism. The main body has a longitudinal direction in a first axis direction and includes a holding unit held by a user. The first movable unit is configured to cover at least a part of the holding unit and is capable of being displaced with respect to the main body in a second axis direction which intersects the first axis. The first drive mechanism is provided to the main body and configured to cause the first movable unit to be displaced in the second axis direction with respect to the main body to generate a moment about a third axis to the holding unit. The third axis intersects the first axis and the second axis. | 04-04-2013 |
20130088339 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE FOR PROVIDING TACTILE FEEDBACK AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are an electronic device case for providing tactile feedback and an operation method thereof. The electronic device case for providing tactile feedback, includes: a communication interface unit receiving a control signal from an electronic device according to an operation of the electronic device; an actuator driver generating an electric signal corresponding to preset tactile pattern data according to the received control signal; and one or more film type actuators provided to contact the actuator driver and varying physical properties according to the control signal. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088340 | Systems And Methods For Haptic Confirmation Of Commands - Systems and methods for haptic confirmation of commands are disclosed. For example, one system includes a microphone; a housing configured to be contacted by a user, and an actuator in communication with the housing, the actuator configured to output a haptic effect to the housing. The system also includes a processor in communication with the microphone and the actuator, the processor configured to receive speech information from the microphone; recognize the speech information and determine a command associated with the speech information. If the speech information is recognized and the command is determined, the processor is configured to generate an actuator signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect, and transmit the actuator signal to the actuator. Otherwise, the processor is configured generate a second actuator signal configured to cause the actuator to output a second haptic effect; and transmit the second actuator signal to the actuator. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088341 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR 3 DEGREE OF FREEDOM (3DOF) TACTILE FEEDBACK - A 3 degree of freedom (3DOF) tactile feedback apparatus and method are provided. The 3DOF tactile feedback apparatus may include a movable unit that may move in at least one direction to be in contact with human skin, and an actuator to move the movable unit based on an input signal. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088342 | METHOD OF GENERATING HAPTIC EFFECT USING VARIATION IN SOUND VOLUME - A method of generating a haptic effect using a variation in sound volume is provided. According to the method, when an electronic device having the haptic device provides a sound effect, by dividing the variation types of a sound volume stored as generated sound source data, and generating the haptic effects depending on the variation types, the haptic feedback can be provided together with the audio feedback to the user. Furthermore, by dividing the variation types of sound volume before and after output with respect to sound output which consecutively changes, and generating the haptic effects depending on the variation types, various haptic feedbacks can be provided together in line with the audio feedback provided to the user. | 04-11-2013 |
20130093576 | TACTILE INDICATOR FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method includes determining a status associated with a function of a portable electronic device; and actuating a tactile status indicator to change a texture at a surface of the portable electronic device for a period of time to indicate the status. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093577 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK DEVICE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided a haptic feedback device. The haptic feedback device may include a case, a vibration member installed in the case, to vibrate, a vibration element formed in the vibration member, to generate vibrations, and a first impact absorbing member preventing a collision between the vibration member and the case. | 04-18-2013 |
20130099907 | METHOD OF GENERATING 3D HAPTIC FEEDBACK AND AN ASSOCIATED HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a method of generating three dimensional (3D) haptic feedback and an associated handheld electronic device. A first, a second and a third directional actuator groups are disposed on an inner surface of a housing. The vibration inertial forces generated by the first, the second, and the third directional actuator groups are parallel with the first, the second and the third axial directions respectively. The first, the second, and the third directional actuator groups are individually or in combination driven, thereby generating haptic feedback. | 04-25-2013 |
20130127607 | PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR FOR HAPTIC DEVICE - A haptic device includes a flexible holder; an elongated piezo bender supported at one end thereof by the holder; a mass supported by the elongated piezo bender and positioned at an end of the elongated piezo bender opposite the end supported by the holder; and an electrical driving signal generator configured to generate a signal to create a vibration in the elongated piezo bender. | 05-23-2013 |
20130135087 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - Contact detection units ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130141225 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK DEVICE - There is provided a haptic feedback device, including: a vibrating member coupled to a fixed body; and a vibrating element formed on the vibrating member to vibrate the vibrating member, wherein the vibrating member has a plurality of fixed points coupled to the fixed body while allowing a length thereof, vibrated by the vibrating element, to be changed. | 06-06-2013 |
20130162415 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK DEVICE - There is provided a haptic feedback device. The haptic feedback device includes a vibration member; a vibration element formed on the vibration member to vibrate the vibration member; and a mass member formed on the vibration member to adjust a oscillation frequency of the vibration member, wherein one surface of the mass member facing the vibration member is formed to have a curved shape. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162416 | Tactile Pattern Music Generator and Player - A device that produces patterned tactile sensations discernible to human touch from micro-actuators housed in a fabric, or other pliable material, where such actuated sensations are discernible by a user donning the fabric. The device is configured to convert electronically stored music or audio data into a sequence of patterned tactile outputs in a matrix across the fabric, providing a tactile representation of the music or audio data to the user. The discernible tactile sensations may alternately comprise retractable physical features, electric stimuli, and/or combinations of these. | 06-27-2013 |
20130169423 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY ACTIVATING HAPTIC GUIDE ZONES - A method for activating a virtual haptic geometry based on a position of a portion of an instrument relative to a target feature comprises detecting a presence of a reference point of an instrument within a threshold distance of a target feature. A virtual haptic geometry corresponding to the target feature is activated in response to the detected presence of the reference point of the instrument within the threshold distance. | 07-04-2013 |
20130194083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING HAPTIC FORCE FEEDBACK WITH CABLE AND MOVING CAPSTAN DRIVE MECHANISM - The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for delivering a haptic force feedback during a vocational tool operation. According to an embodiment, the system comprises a moving capstan drive mechanism connected to a holder and a motor. A sensor detects the rotation speed of a motor. A control circuit is connected to the sensor and to an information processor loaded with virtual reality environment software to provide a feedback force to the user, when the holder is displaced. The linear displacement of the holder is converted into a rotational movement of motor. The sensor outputs a signal based on the rotational speed of the motor to the control circuit to provide a haptic feedback force to a user and to provide a display, when the holder is displaced linearly by the user. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194084 | ECCENTRIC ROTATING MASS ACTUATOR OPTIMIZATION FOR HAPTIC EFFECTS - A system that generates a haptic effect using an Eccentric Rotating Mass (“ERM”) actuator determines a back electromotive force (“EMF”) of the ERM actuator and receives a haptic effect signal comprising one or more parameters, where one of the parameters is a voltage amplitude level as a function of time. The system varies the voltage amplitude level based at least on the back EMF, and applies the varied haptic effect signal to the ERM actuator. | 08-01-2013 |
20130207791 | HAPTIC DIRECTIONAL FEEDBACK HANDLES FOR LOCATION DEVICES - Locating devices and systems providing haptic tactile feedback are disclosed. In one embodiment, a locator includes a haptic handle configured to provide directional signals through an operator's sense of touch to aid in locating and tracing a buried conductor or other object such as a pipe or cable. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207792 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIBRATION TRANSFER BETWEEN VIBRATION DEVICES - Provided is an apparatus and method for controlling a vibration transfer between vibration devices. The apparatus for controlling a vibration transfer may change vibration values of a plurality of vibration devices according to a movement of a virtual vibration body, thereby providing a user with a sense of touch of a movement of the virtual vibration body. | 08-15-2013 |
20130214913 | WEARABLE VIBRATION DEVICE - A vibration device comprising: at least one partially elastic close shaped frame, a coil affixed to a first edge of the close shaped frame, and an array affixed to a second edge of the close shaped frame, the array comprising one or more magnets, the close shaped frame being configured to restrain the array and coil into an optimal relative position, to limit movement of at least one of the array and coil to a predefined path, the movement being resultant upon an alternating electric current being applied to the coil, and to transmit the movement between the array and coil. | 08-22-2013 |
20130214914 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HAPTIC DEVICES HAVING MULTIPLE OPERATIONAL MODES - A haptic device having a plurality of operational modes, including a first operational mode and a second operational mode is provided. The first operational mode is associated with a frequency range. The second operational mode is associated with a frequency range that is different from the frequency range of the first operational mode. A controller is coupled to the haptic device, and is configured to send the haptic device a plurality of control schemes. Each control scheme is uniquely associated with an operational mode from the plurality of operational modes. | 08-22-2013 |
20130229271 | Haptic Systems, Devices, and Methods Using Transmission of Pressure Through a Flexible Medium - Systems, devices, and methods for producing haptic actuation are disclosed. An exemplary haptic system comprises a transducer and a transmission medium. The transducer induces pressure waves within the transmission medium, which is a sealed capsule with a flexible geometry. A surface of the sealed capsule thus produces haptic effects on a contact surface. | 09-05-2013 |
20130241718 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING AND VARYING SURFACE TEXTURE AND/OR FORCE LEVELS ON A MOBILE DEVICE USING HAPTIC FEEDBACK - Mobile devices having haptic interfaces located on an edge or back of mobile phones for selectively controlling and varying surface texture and/or force levels are provided. The haptic interfaces may allow for haptic interaction with the user of the mobile device when audio or visual feedback is not practical. The haptic interface may be an electro-mechanical system that may include a matrix or array of individually addressable actuators that can convey haptic information through the deformation of a flexible surface or membrane covering the array of individually addressable actuators. The array of “individually addressable” actuators may provide each actuator the ability to be separately addressable or addressable as a group (i.e. two or more) actuators. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241719 | VIRTUAL COMMUNICATION PLATFORM FOR HEALTHCARE - A system relates to a first communication device configured to present data to and/or receive data from a health care practitioner; a second communication device configured to present data to and/or receive data from a patient; a processor configured to determine values of one or more metrics that characterize the patient's mental state based data received from the patient via the second communication device; a storage configured to store the metrics. Another system for providing tactile and/or electrical stimuli remotely, the system comprising a body-suit to be worn by a human, the body-suit comprising one or more actuators configured to convert electrical signals to tactile and/or stimuli, wherein the body-suit is configured to convey the tactile and/or electrical stimuli to a body part of the human. | 09-19-2013 |
20130257601 | PANEL DEVICE - A panel device | 10-03-2013 |
20130265147 | CONTACT TYPE TACTILE FEEDBACK APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD OF CONTACT TYPE TACTILE FEEDBACK APPARATUS - A contact type tactile feedback apparatus and operational method of the contact type tactile feedback apparatus is provided. The contact type tactile feedback apparatus may enable an object to be in close contact with a power feedback portion to transfer a power sensed by a sensor, using a fixing portion, thereby enabling the object to recognize the power, intuitively. | 10-10-2013 |
20130265148 | HAPTIC INFORMATION PRESENTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are disclosed in which in a conventional non-grounding man-machine interface having no reaction base on the human body and for giving the existence of a virtual object and the impact force of a collision to a person, a haptic sensation of a torque, a force and the like can be continuously presented in the same direction, which cannot be presented by only the physical characteristic of a haptic sensation presentation device. In a haptic presentation device, the rotation velocity of at least one rotator in the haptic presentation device is controlled by a control device, and a vibration, a force or a torque as the physical characteristic is controlled, so that the user is made to conceive various haptic information of the vibration, force, torque or the like. | 10-10-2013 |
20130265149 | HAPTIC INFORMATION PRESENTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are disclosed in which in a conventional non-grounding man-machine interface having no reaction base on the human body and for giving the existence of a virtual object and the impact force of a collision to a person, a haptic sensation of a torque, a force and the like can be continuously presented in the same direction, which cannot be presented by only the physical characteristic of a haptic sensation presentation device. In a haptic presentation device, the rotation velocity of at least one rotator in the haptic presentation device is controlled by a control device, and a vibration, a force or a torque as the physical characteristic is controlled, so that the user is made to conceive various haptic information of the vibration, force, torque or the like. | 10-10-2013 |
20130278400 | HAPTIC DEVICE - A method of generating a haptic sensation comprising: determining an initial estimate of a filter to be applied to a respective signal input to each transducer; defining a model of the system; calculating the vibration of the member as an output of the model of the system; calculating a reference error value for the output of the model; determining changed parameter values of the parameters of the model; recalculating the error value for the output of the model; comparing the recalculated error value with the reference error value; setting the recalculated error value as the reference error value, setting the changed parameter values as the model parameters, and repeating the above steps, or outputting the model parameters; generating a new filter using the output model parameters; and applying the new filters to respective input signals applied to each transducer to generate vibration within the member to provide the haptic sensation. | 10-24-2013 |
20130300549 | Self Adapting Haptic Device - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method for operating a haptic device including driving a haptic device using a control signal, measuring a frequency related to the operation of the haptic device and comparing the measured frequency with a target frequency. A control signal is adjusted based on the comparison to drive the haptic device to the target frequency. | 11-14-2013 |
20130314220 | HAPTIC DEVICE WITH CONTROLLED TRACTION FORCES - A haptic device includes a substrate that is subjected to lateral motion such as lateral oscillation with one or more degrees of freedom together with modulation of a friction reducing oscillation in a manner that can create a shear force on the user's finger or on an object on the device. | 11-28-2013 |
20130328669 | Tactile Sensation Transmission System - Disclosed is a tactile sensation transmission system. The tactile sensation transmission system includes a first device for receiving a tactile signal and outputting a communication signal, a communication network for receiving and outputting the communication signal from the first device, and a second device for receiving the communication signal from the network and restoring the communication signal to a driving module for driving a vibration module to generate a tactile sensation on the second device. | 12-12-2013 |
20130335209 | HAPTIC EFFECT CONVERSION SYSTEM USING GRANULAR SYNTHESIS - A system is provided that converts an input, such as audio data, into one or more haptic effects. The system applies a granular synthesis algorithm to the input in order to generate a haptic signal. The system subsequently outputs the one or more haptic effects based on the generated haptic signal. The system can also shift a frequency of the input, and also filter the input, before the system applies the granular synthesis algorithm to the input. | 12-19-2013 |
20130342330 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - Methods and vehicles are provided for providing haptic feedback to a vehicle occupant. In one embodiment, the method includes selecting a pattern of active haptic periods during which a controller will command a plurality of haptic actuators disposed in a seat of a vehicle to generate haptic pulses, determining a desired voltage of a signal supplied to the haptic actuators that indicates the active haptic periods to generate a desired intensity of haptic pulses, determining an actual voltage of an energy storage device of the vehicle, calculating a pulse width modulation (PWM) pattern that simulates the desired voltage when applied to the signal using the actual voltage, and generating a signal that indicates the active haptic periods based on the PWM pattern to command the haptic actuators to generate the desired intensity of haptic pulses. | 12-26-2013 |
20140002248 | MODULATION OF HAPTIC FEEDBACK | 01-02-2014 |
20140002249 | THREE DIMENSIONAL (3D) TACTILE FEEDBACK APPARATUS AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140002250 | Writing Underlay That Generates Awakening Effect | 01-02-2014 |
20140002251 | CONTROL WHEEL WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK | 01-02-2014 |
20140009273 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING COMPLEX HAPTIC STIMULATION DURING INPUT OF CONTROL GESTURES, AND RELATING TO CONTROL OF VIRTUAL EQUIPMENT - A system is configured to provide haptic stimulation to a user. In one embodiment, the haptic stimulation is provided to the user in conjunction with the performance of one or more control gestures through which the user controls, for example, a game, a real world component or piece of equipment, and/or other entity. In one embodiment, the haptic stimulation is provided to the user in conjunction with control of virtual equipment by the user. | 01-09-2014 |
20140015650 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOCIAL DANCING - A system and method for enabling social dancing. The system comprising a movement registration module configured to monitor and identify movements by a participant; and a tactile feedback actuator configured to supply tactile feedback to the participant based on a determination by a logic module. The method performed by a computerized device, the method comprising: monitoring movements by a participant; determining feedback in response to the movements; and instructing a tactile feedback actuator to supply the feedback to the participant. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015651 | BODY-WORN DEVICE FOR DANCE SIMULATION - A body-worn device configured in size and shape to be worn by a user, the body-worn device comprising a tactile feedback actuator configured to supply tactile feedback to the user, wherein said tactile feedback actuator configured to supply the feedback based on instructions provided via a communication channel. Optionally, the body-worn device is configured in size and shape to be worn around a torso of the user. Optionally, the tactile feedback actuator is configured to supply the tactile feedback to a back and/or a chest of the user. Optionally, wherein said body-worn device comprises a first and a second tactile feedback actuators, wherein the first tactile feedback actuator is positioned to be in proximity to a chest of the user, and wherein the second tactile feedback actuator is positioned to be in proximity to a back of the user. | 01-16-2014 |
20140015652 | SYSTEM AND METHOD GENERATING MOTOR DRIVING SIGNAL AND METHOD CONTROLLING VIBRATION - A system and method that generate a vibration motor driving signal includes; a first control unit that receives a first input signal and gain-adjusts the first input signal in response to a reference voltage to generate a first output signal, and a second control unit that receives the first output signal and gain-adjusts the first output signal in response to the reference voltage to generate a second output signal, wherein the second output signal is applied to a vibration motor as the vibration control signal. | 01-16-2014 |
20140085064 | RESONANCE DRIVER AND DETECTION - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus and methods for controlling a haptic transducer. In an example, a haptic controller can include an active termination driver having a configurable output impedance. The active termination driver can be configured to drive a haptic transducer and to process back electro-magnetic force (EMF) of the haptic transducer to provide motion feedback of the haptic transducer. In an example, the haptic controller can include a processor to provide a command signal to the active termination driver and to determine a resonant frequency of the haptic device using the motion feedback of the haptic transducer. | 03-27-2014 |
20140091914 | Systems And Methods For Mapping Message Contents To Virtual Physical Properties For Vibrotactile Messaging - Systems and methods for mapping message contents to virtual physical properties for vibrotactile messaging are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of receiving a sensor signal from a sensor, the sensor configured to detect an interaction with a messaging device, determining a virtual physical property of a virtual message object based at least in part on the sensor signal, determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the virtual physical parameter; and generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect. | 04-03-2014 |
20140118125 | STREAM-INDEPENDENT SOUND TO HAPTIC EFFECT CONVERSION SYSTEM - A haptic conversion system is provided that receives a plurality of audio streams of an audio signal. The haptic conversion system further determines, for each stream of the plurality of streams, whether at least one parameter of the one or more parameters indicates that the corresponding stream is to be converted into a haptic effect, and thus, identifies one or more streams that include at least one parameter that indicates the corresponding stream is to be converted into the haptic effect. The haptic conversion system further generates, for the identified streams, a haptic signal based on each corresponding stream. The haptic conversion system further sends, for the identified streams, each haptic signal to an actuator to generate a haptic effect. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118126 | HAPTIC ACTUATOR CONTROLLER - An apparatus and method for controlling a haptic actuator. A haptic actuator controller can includes driver input amplifier, an actuator feedback amplifier, an actuator driver, and a gain controller. The actuator driver is configured to drive a haptic actuator based on a difference of output of the input amplifier and output of the actuator feedback amplifier. The gain controller is configured to determine a boost interval for initiating motion of the haptic actuator, the boost interval based on a boost threshold back-electromotive-force (BEMF) voltage value exceeding a BEMF voltage generated by the haptic actuator. The gain controller is also configured to apply boost gains in the input amplifier and the feedback amplifier during the boost interval. The boost gains are higher than gains applied subsequent to the boost interval to maintain motion of the haptic actuator. | 05-01-2014 |
20140125467 | ENCODING DYNAMIC HAPTIC EFFECTS - A system is provided that encodes one or more dynamic haptic effects. The system defines a dynamic haptic effect as including a plurality of key frames, where each key frame includes an interpolant value and a corresponding haptic effect. An interpolant value is a value that specifies where an interpolation occurs. The system generates a haptic effect file, and stores the dynamic haptic effect within the haptic effect file. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125468 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSORY STIMULATION - An apparatus for producing an electrosensory sensation to a body member ( | 05-08-2014 |
20140139327 | CONTROLLING A USER'S TACTILE PERCEPTION IN A DYNAMIC PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - To maintain consistency in different environments with different impedances, a high voltage current driver may be used as a signal generator to output a tactile signal with a constant current. The constant current ensures that the voltage between the user's finger and the object's surface or electrode remains the same even if impedances in the electrical path change. Specifically, the current driver includes a current sensing circuit that determines the average current being generated. Using a feedback loop, the measured current is compared to a reference current to determine if the correct tactile sensation is perceived by the user. As the impedance changes, the current driver detects the resulting change in the signal's current and adjusts the voltage amplitude of the generated tactile signal in order to match the measured current to the reference current. | 05-22-2014 |
20140152429 | SOUND TO HAPTIC EFFECT CONVERSION SYSTEM USING WAVEFORM - A haptic conversion system is provided that intercepts frames of audio data, such as a digital audio signal, converts the frames into a haptic signal, and plays the created haptic signal through an actuator to produce haptic effects. The haptic signal is based on a maximum value of each audio data frame, which defines a magnitude of the haptic signal. The haptic signal is applied to the actuator configured to receive the haptic signal, where the actuator utilizes the haptic signal to generate the one or more haptic effects. | 06-05-2014 |
20140167938 | HAPTIC ACCESSORY AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A method for providing tactile feedback comprises displaying a visual representation of a physical object having at least one haptic property, generating time-varying data associated with the at least one haptic property from the visual representation, sending the time-varying data to a computing device including a feedback apparatus electrically connected to the computing device, and generating the tactile feedback via the feedback apparatus in response to a pressure on the feedback apparatus applied by a user. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167939 | HAPTIC ACCESSORY AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A method for providing tactile feedback comprises displaying a visual representation of a physical object having at least one haptic property, generating time-varying data associated with the at least one haptic property from the visual representation, sending the time-varying data to a computing device including a feedback apparatus electrically connected to the computing device, and generating the tactile feedback via the feedback apparatus in response to a pressure on the feedback apparatus applied by a user. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167940 | METHOD OF CONVERTING AUDIO SIGNAL TO HAPTIC SIGNAL AND APPARATUS THEREOF - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus of efficiently converting audio signal to haptic signal. A method of converting audio signal into haptic signal, performed in a haptic signal converting apparatus, may include obtaining perceptive characteristic information of the audio signal from the audio signal provided; obtaining perceptive characteristic information of the haptic corresponding to the obtained perceptive characteristic information of the audio signal; and converting the perceptive characteristic information of the haptic into a haptic signal. Thus, the audio signal may be converted to the haptic signal intuitively and in real time, so that the method and the apparatus may be applied to various fields such as a mobile device, a gaming terminal, a home theater, and a 4 dimensional theater system, etc. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167941 | HAPTIC SYSTEM WITH INCREASED LRA BANDWIDTH - A method of generating a haptic effect on a linear resonance actuator (“LRA”) having a resonant frequency includes receiving a haptic effect signal for the haptic effect, where the haptic effect comprises a desired frequency that is off-resonant from the LRA. The method further includes generating a first sine wave at the desired frequency and generating a second sine wave at or near the resonant frequency. The method further includes combining the first sine wave and the second sine wave to generate a drive signal. | 06-19-2014 |
20140176317 | INFORMATION TERMINAL AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An information terminal includes a vibrator, a detector, and a communication controller. The vibrator is configured to generate vibration by using magnetism. The detector is configured to detect the vibration. The communication controller is configured to control a data transmission using the vibration of the vibrator, and a data reception using the detector. | 06-26-2014 |
20140197936 | FLEXURE, APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An actuator module is disclosed. The actuator module includes an actuator having at least one elastomeric dielectric film disposed between first and second electrodes. A suspension system having at least one flexure is coupled to the actuator. The flexure enables the suspension system to move in a predetermined direction when the first and second electrodes are energized. A mobile device that includes the actuator module and a flexure where the actuator module assembly is used to provide haptic feedback also are disclosed. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197937 | WEARABLE DEVICE FOR NONINVASIVE TACTILE STIMULATION - A wearable tactile stimulation device can include a facial mask, an air-suit, and a pair of gloves. A wearable tactile stimulation device can include integrated conduits and nozzles configured to deliver tactile stimulation to portions of a users face, hands, and/or body. The tactile stimulation can be delivered via puffs of air transmitted through the conduits and nozzles. A controller can be configured to control tactile stimulation by controlling the generation and delivery of puffs of air. The puffs can be delivered individually, or in combination. | 07-17-2014 |
20140218183 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING VIBRATION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one aspect, an electronic device that includes a vibrating element adapted to vibrate the electronic device, at least one sensor operable to detect the presence of an audible higher-order harmonic above a fundamental frequency when the vibrating element is active. The device also includes a processor operable to adjust the vibrating element to reduce the audible higher-order harmonic when the audible higher-order harmonic is detected. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218184 | WEARABLE DEVICE MANAGER - A system for managing a plurality of wearable devices on a user receives information to be conveyed using haptic effects and determines an intent of the information. The system then determines, for each of the plurality of wearable haptic devices, a location of the wearable haptic device on the user and a haptic capability. The system then maps the information as a haptic effect to one or more of the wearable haptic devices based at least on the determined locations on the user and the haptic capabilities. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218185 | OVERDRIVE VOLTAGE FOR AN ACTUATOR TO GENERATE HAPTIC EFFECTS - A system in which haptic effects are generated using an actuator receives a frequency response for the actuator at a standard voltage and generates a lookup table for an overdrive voltage based on the frequency response. The system then receives a haptic signal for the haptic effect and extracts one or more frequencies for the haptic signal. The system then determines the corresponding overdrive voltage from the lookup table for each of the frequencies and, for each of the frequencies, applies the corresponding overdrive voltage to the actuator. The overdrive voltage is greater than or equal to the standard voltage. | 08-07-2014 |
20140232534 | MOBILE DEVICE WITH INSTINCTIVE ALERTS - A haptically enabled system receives information and determines that a user of the system should be notified of the information. The system further receives and analyzes inputs to determine a context of the user. The system then generates an instinctive alert based on the context, where the instinctive alert is configured to impart a desired emotion on the user. The system then displays the instinctive alert based on the context. | 08-21-2014 |
20140240108 | Method and Apparatus for a Flexible Housing - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having a substantially rigid portion and a substantially flexible portion. The substantially rigid portion includes a plurality of openings. The substantially flexible portion is at the plurality of openings. The substantially flexible portion is configured to provide haptic feedback, or generate a voltage. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240109 | Modular Exoskeletal Force Feedback Controller - Portable force feedback controllers (PFFCs) designed to be worn on a user's limb, track the movement of the user's limb, and provide force feedback capability. In some embodiments, the PFFCs may include interchangeable modules that can be quickly and easily connected and disconnected so that the PFFC may be easily modified for a particular application. In yet other embodiments, various PFFC modules are moveably coupled and have at least one degree of freedom so that the PFFC can accurately follow the natural movements of a user's limb. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240110 | TACTILE SENSE PRESENTATION DEVICE AND TACTILE SENSE PRESENTATION METHOD - A tactile sense presentation device including: a tactile-sense presentation unit having a first working electrode group of a plurality of first working electrodes arranged along a first direction; and a control unit operable to apply a first tactile sense signal having a first waveform to each of the first working electrodes. The control unit applies the first tactile sense signal, in which a phase difference corresponding to a distance between adjacent first working electrodes is applied to the first waveform, to each of the plurality of first working electrodes so as to cause the first waveform to travel along the first direction at a predetermined speed. | 08-28-2014 |
20140247120 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRODUCING HAPTIC EVENTS FROM A DIGITAL AUDIO FILE - In an embodiment, a system and method for automatically converting a plurality of events in a plurality of channels in a structured representation sequence into haptic events. The method comprises calculating an event score for each event of the sequence in one or more channels. The method also comprises calculating a cumulative score based on the event scores in the one or more channels. The method includes selectively designating haptic events to the events based on the event scores in one or more selected channels, wherein the haptic events are output by a haptic actuator. This may be done by the system by calculating properties of the sound or by taking already existing values associated with those properties to efficiently produce haptic events. | 09-04-2014 |
20140253302 | Systems And Methods For Haptics In Vibrating Environments And Devices - Systems and methods for haptics in vibrating environments and devices are disclosed. For example, one described system includes: a haptic output device; a processor coupled to the haptic output device, the processor configured to: determine that a haptic effect should be generated; receive a signal associated with a parasitic vibration; determine a haptic effect based in part on the parasitic vibration; and output a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to the haptic output device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253303 | AUTOMATIC HAPTIC EFFECT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A system is provided that automatically adjusts a haptic effect. The system generates a haptic effect based on one or more haptic parameters. The system measures an affective state of a user that experiences the haptic effect. The system adjusts at least one haptic parameter of the one or more haptic parameters based on the measured affective state. The system generates a new haptic effect based on the one or more haptic parameters, where the at least one haptic effect parameter causes the new haptic effect to be different from the haptic effect. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253304 | TACTILE SENSATION PROVIDING APPARATUS - A tactile sensation providing apparatus includes a tactile output unit configured to contact a part of a human body; a connection unit including a wire connected to the tactile output unit and made of a flexible and elastic material, and a tube enclosing the wire; and a driving unit to supply a driving force to the connection unit. | 09-11-2014 |
20140266644 | HAPTIC EFFECTS BROADCASTING DURING A GROUP EVENT - A system that generates haptic effects on mobile devices during a group event receives an identity of a first type of haptic effect to be broadcast during the group event and determines a first set of the mobile devices during the group event that will generate the haptic effect. The system then broadcasts the first type of haptic effect to the first set of mobile devices during the group event. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266645 | USER INERFACE FOR AN SST - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for assisting a user of a Self-Service Terminal (SST). The apparatus provides a user interface for an SST, comprising a media slot for dispensing and/or depositing a media item to a user, a pair of spaced apart edges extending across a substantial portion of the user interface and converging in the vicinity of a transaction activation region to provide a tactile path to assist the user in locating the transaction activation region, and an illuminated guide to provide a visual path to further assist the user in locating the transaction activation region. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266646 | TACTILE ELEMENTS FOR A WEARABLE EYE PIECE - A wearable computing device comprises one or more one eye pieces each of which further comprises a flexible frame surrounding a display screen and tactile elements arranged on the perimeter of the display screen. The tactile elements provide tactile feedback to the user that is synchronous with the display on the display screen. A detection system is also included in the flexible frame to monitor the movements of a wearer's eyes and the eye sockets and to execute various tasks in response to the detected movements. A visual cortex thought detector also coupled to the wearable computing device obtains information regarding the wearer's thoughts and manipulates a display on the display screen based on the obtained information. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266647 | WEARABLE HAPTIC DEVICE - A wearable device may be configured to generate feedback based on an event that occurs in an environment related to the wearable device. The wearable device may include, for example, a processor configured to generate a control signal representative of an event occurring in an environment related to the wearable device and at least a first haptic output device disposed at a first position at the wearable device. The first haptic output device may be configured to provide haptic feedback based on the generated control signal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266648 | TACTILE STIMULATION APPARATUS HAVING A COMPOSITE SECTION COMPRISING A SEMICONDUCTING MATERIAL - Embodiments of tactile stimulation apparatuses and components of such apparatuses are generally described herein. For example, in one embodiment, a tactile stimulation apparatus is provided. This tactile stimulation apparatus has a composite section comprising an insulation region and a semiconducting region that is proximate to the insulation region. This insulation region is touchable by a body member. Additionally included is a voltage source proximate to the semiconducting region. Here, the voltage source is configured to charge the semiconducting region to an electric potential, which produces an electrosensory sensation on the body member. | 09-18-2014 |
20140285328 | LASER APPARATUS CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING A PHOTO-MECHANICAL EFFECT AND METHOD USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a laser apparatus for inducing a photo-mechanical effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to a laser apparatus for outputting a pulsed laser beam and inducing a photo-mechanical effect by controlling pulse energy of the pulsed laser beam. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285329 | TERMINAL DEVICE FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC EFFECT USING HAPTIC ENGINE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREFOR - A terminal device controlling method that provides a haptic effect using a haptic engine is provided, which includes sensing a haptic event, executing a non-physical parameter-based haptic function in a haptic engine so as to determine a vibration pattern corresponding to the haptic event, transferring the vibration pattern from the haptic engine to a device driver, and driving, through the device driver, a vibrator based on the vibration pattern so as to embody a haptic effect. | 09-25-2014 |
20140306812 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICALLY INDUCED CUTANEOUS SENSATION - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for inducing a cutaneous sensation in a user of an electronic device. Such systems and methods may include a stimulation system configured to generate an output operable to excite neural tissue. An interface component may be configured to direct the output of the stimulation system onto a target area of skin of the user, and a controller may be configured to generate a control signal to cause the stimulation system to modify one or more characteristics of the output of the stimulation system in order to induce a cutaneous sensation. The cutaneous sensation may be based on a tactile application executable on the electronic device that is configured to generate a representation of a simulated object. Further, a stimulation profile may represent at least one present stimulation area and at least one prior stimulation area. | 10-16-2014 |
20140313021 | Haptic Device for Pedestrian Navigation - An apparatus comprises a first magnetic plate; a second magnetic plate oriented parallel no the first magnetic plate, magnetically coupled to the first magnetic plate, and slidable relative to the first magnetic plate; a dielectric material positioned between the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate; and a contact in communication with the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate through which a voltage is applied, the voltage generating a signal that is responsive to a task performed on a mobile device, the signal providing a haptic effect to the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate upon sliding of the first magnetic plate relative to the second magnetic plate. | 10-23-2014 |
20140313022 | Dataglove Having Tactile Feedback and Method - A data glove for generating tactile feedback at a finger upon interaction of the finger with an interaction element on an infrared touchscreen includes receiving elements for receiving the fingers of an operator and stimulators for generating tactile feedback attached on the finger-receiving elements. The date glove also includes elements for identifying the finger interacting with the infrared touchscreen and a signal generator for exciting the stimulator of the interacting finger upon successful actuation of an interaction element on the infrared touchscreen. | 10-23-2014 |
20140327530 | ECCENTRIC ROTATING MASS ACTUATOR OPTIMIZATION FOR HAPTIC EFFECTS - A system that generates a haptic effect using an Eccentric Rotating Mass (“ERM”) actuator determines a vibration level of the device during operation of the device. The system receives a haptic effect signal including one or more parameters, where one of the parameters is a voltage amplitude level as a function of time. The system varies the voltage amplitude level based at least on vibration level and applies the varied haptic effect signal to the ERM actuator. | 11-06-2014 |
20140340207 | Vibrating Alert Device for Radar and Lidar Warning Receiver - A vibrating alert device for a radar and lidar warning receiver. The invention is to be powered by the automobile electrical system, in the case of the wired version, and by the automobile electrical system and device battery or mobile power supply for the wireless version. The invention provides a vibrating alert to an off the shelf radar and radar/lidar warning receiver which does not otherwise have one. | 11-20-2014 |
20140347176 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE HAPTIC FEEDBACK BASED ON MEDIA CONTENT AND ONE OR MORE EXTERNAL PARAMETERS - The disclosure relates to systems and methods of providing haptic feedback based on media content and one or more external parameters used to customize the haptic feedback. The system may modify or otherwise alter haptic feedback that is determined using the media content alone. In other words, the system may use both the media content and the external parameters to determine haptic feedback that should be output to the user or others. The external parameters may include, for example, sensor information, customization information, and/or other external parameters that may be used to customize the haptic feedback. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347177 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HAPTIC DATA ENCODING AND STREAMING - A method includes receiving digital content data including audio data and/or video data, generating haptic data using at least some of the received digital content data, encoding the haptic data for efficient transmission over a communication network, multiplexing the encoded haptic data with the received digital content data, embedding information for decoding the encoded haptic data in metadata of the multiplexed data stream, and sending the multiplexed data stream over the communication network. The method may include analyzing the haptic data to determine at least one characteristic of the haptic data, and the encoding the haptic data may include encoding, based on the determined characteristic, the haptic data to meet a pre-defined criteria. | 11-27-2014 |
20140361881 | ALERT DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Wireless communication devices and systems are disclosed which provides for simple yet effective communications between co-workers in areas of high ambient noise. Devices are provided which are operable to use vibration to provide an alert to a wearer of the device, the device including a transmitter/receiver unit, a transmit button operably connected to the transmitter/receiver unit and at least one vibration device operably connected to the transmitter/receiver unit. The device may be positioned inside or on a hard hat or other headgear of a worker. | 12-11-2014 |
20150009023 | SIGNAL CONTROL DEVICE AND SIGNAL CONTROL SYSTEM - There is provided a signal control device including a signal output unit configured to output a signal for a vibratory device, and a signal control unit configured to control the signal. Between a case where a change from a reference level to a first level is exerted on the signal and a case where a change from the first level to the reference level is exerted on the signal, magnitudes of variation amounts of acceleration per unit time generated in the vibratory device are different from each other. The signal control unit exerts the change from the reference level to the first level and the change from the first level to the reference level on the signal. | 01-08-2015 |
20150015382 | CONTROL DEVICE WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK - The present invention relates to a control device ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150035657 | TACTILE FEEDBACK APPARATUS - A tactile feedback apparatus is provided, which includes a signal generator and a tactile feedback structure. The signal generator provides a driving signal. The tactile feedback structure is connected to the signal generator and provides a tactile feedback signal in response to the driving signal when an object surface is touched or a housing of the tactile feedback apparatus is touched. The tactile feedback signal is related to a tactile sensation. The tactile feedback signal is related to an electrical property of the driving signal. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035658 | SKIN STRETCH FEEDBACK DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate devices, systems, methods, and for displaying information about the direction and magnitude of position, movement, and/or resistive force experienced for an object. The present disclosure also provides a shear display device that can generate skin shear with one or more tactors, each moving in a two- or three-dimensional space. The movement of the tactors can represent to a user various information about an object. | 02-05-2015 |
20150042461 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a tactile sensation providing unit | 02-12-2015 |
20150048933 | HAPTIC CHAIR FOR MOTION SIMULATION - A device for providing the illusion of motion consists of at least two movable parts for stimulating the vestibular sense and the kinaesthetic sense of a user independently from each other. A moving headrest is provided for stimulating the vestibular sense of a user and a moving armrest is provided for stimulating the kinaesthetic sense of a user. | 02-19-2015 |
20150054633 | Interactive Tangible Interface for Hand Motion - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media are disclosed, for receiving, from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) the motion information of an interactive digital stress ball device and from the force detection sensors the pressure information exerted on each of the sensors attached on the ball surface. A haptic actuator and a haptic simulator are used to generate haptic feedback. The sensory analog signals are converted to digital signals and feed into the kinematic computation to calculate performance metrics. Sensory data is transmitted wirelessly to other digital entities. The interactive digital stress ball can also receive digital commands through wireless communication for the generation of the haptic feedback. The electronically embedded stress ball is able to track the motion of the hand and wirelessly transmit a set of kinematics that can be used to control computer games and other peripheral devices. | 02-26-2015 |
20150061846 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - An apparatus comprising: a timing difference processor configured to determine a timing difference between an audio signal and an associated tactile signal, and further configured to delay at least one of the audio signal and associated tactile signal dependent on the timing difference; and at least one feedback processor configured to output the audio signal and associated tactile signal, at least one of the audio signal and associated tactile signal having been delayed dependent on the timing difference. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061847 | METHOD TO RENDER GLOBAL 5 DOF MOTION EFFECT WITH MULTIPLE LOCAL FORCE-FEEDBACK - In order to generate force feedback data for a haptic device for providing simulated six degrees of freedom movement, a three dimensional acceleration component corresponding to the movement to be simulated is determined, a three dimensional velocity component corresponding to the movement to be simulated is determined and control signals for controlling at least three force feedback devices are determined, wherein each of the three force feedback devices provides three dimensional force effects to a fixation point associated to each of it, the three force feedback devices being arranged at defined positions with regard to each other, and the three fixation points define a geometric plane. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061848 | Self Adapting Haptic Device - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method for operating a haptic device including driving a haptic device using a control signal, measuring a frequency related to the operation of the haptic device and comparing the measured frequency with a target frequency. A control signal is adjusted based on the comparison to drive the haptic device to the target frequency. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061849 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME FOR PROVIDING TACTILE OUTPUT - A method of controlling an electronic device includes detecting receipt of an input, determining a response number in response to receipt of the input, and actuating an actuator of the electronic device a discrete integer number of times based on the response number. | 03-05-2015 |
20150070144 | AUTOMATIC REMOTE SENSING AND HAPTIC CONVERSION SYSTEM - A system is provided that automatically converts an input into one or more haptic effects in near real-time. The system senses the input in near real-time. The system automatically converts the sensed input into one or more haptic signals in near real-time. The system generates the one or more haptic effects based on the one or more haptic signals. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070145 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION HAPTIC FEEDBACK INTERFACE - A haptic drive circuit for an electrical muscle stimulation electrode has an input for receiving a haptic signal based on a haptic effect from a haptic effects processor. The drive circuit contains logic for generating a electrical muscle stimulation current based on the haptic signal. An electrode in contact with a user's skin receives the electrical muscle stimulation current, causing a haptic effect by contraction and relaxation of muscles near the electrode. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070146 | Systems and Methods for Generating Haptic Effects Associated With Transitions in Audio Signals - Systems and methods for generating haptic effects associated with transitions in audio signals are disclosed. One disclosed system for outputting haptic effects includes a processor configured to: receive a signal; determine a haptic effect based in part on the signal; output a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect; an audio output device configured to receive the signal and output an audible effect; and a haptic output device in communication with the processor and coupled to the touch surface, the haptic output device configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070147 | Systems and Methods for Generating Haptic Effects Associated With an Envelope in Audio Signals - Systems and methods for generating haptic effects associated with envelopes in audio signals are disclosed. One disclosed system for outputting haptic effects includes a processor configured to: receive an audio signal; determine an envelope associated with the audio signal; determine a haptic effect based in part on the envelope; and output a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070148 | Systems and Methods for Generating Haptic Effects Associated With Audio Signals - Systems and methods for generating haptic effects associated with audio signals are disclosed. One disclosed system for outputting haptic effects includes a processor configured to: receive an audio signal; determine a haptic effect based in part on the audio signal by: identifying one or more components in the audio signal; and determining a haptic effect associated with the one or more components; and output a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070149 | HAPTIC WARPING SYSTEM - A system is provided that transforms haptic signals. The system receives an original haptic signal, where the original haptic signal includes a first haptic effect space, and where the first haptic effect space includes one or more haptic effects that can be generated by a first haptic output device. The system further transforms the original haptic signal into a new haptic signal, where the new haptic signal includes a second haptic effect space that is different from the first haptic effect space, where the second haptic effect space includes one or more haptic effects that can be generated by a second haptic output device, and where data contained within the new haptic signal is based on data contained within the original haptic signal. The system further sends the new haptic signal to a haptic output device to generate one or more haptic effects. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070150 | Method and System For Providing Haptic Effects Based on Information Complementary to Multimedia Content - The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for providing haptic effects based on information complementary to multimedia content. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of receiving multimedia data comprising multimedia content and complementary data, wherein the complementary data describes the multimedia content, determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the complementary data, and outputting the haptic effect while playing the multimedia content. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070151 | HAPTIC WARPING SYSTEM THAT TRANSFORMS A HAPTIC SIGNAL INTO A COLLECTION OF VIBROTACTILE HAPTIC EFFECT PATTERNS - A system is provided that transforms haptic signals into vibrotactile haptic effect patterns. The system receives a haptic signal that includes haptic effect patterns. The system further detects a start time and an end time for each haptic effect pattern. The system further detects haptic effect patterns based on a characteristic, and replaces the detected haptic effect patterns with substitute haptic effect patterns. The system further shifts the start time for each haptic effect pattern back by a shift duration. The system further assigns a vibrotactile haptic effect pattern to each haptic effect pattern. The system further sends the vibrotactile haptic effect patterns to a standard-definition haptic output device to generate vibrotactile haptic effects. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070152 | MULTIPLEXING AND DEMULTIPLEXING HAPTIC SIGNALS - A system receives a multiplexed signal with two or more different types of haptic signals encoded therein. Each type of haptic signal represents a haptic effect for different types of haptic output devices. The system determines a target haptic output device located on a haptic playback device. The system demultiplexes the multiplexed signal into at least the type of haptic signal corresponding to the target output device. The system provides the demultiplexed haptic signal to the target haptic output device. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070153 | SPATIALIZED HAPTIC FEEDBACK BASED ON DYNAMICALLY SCALED VALUES - A system provides haptic feedback based on media content. The system processes the media content into components including a first component and a second component. The system further determines a first priority value related to the first component and a second priority value related to the second component. The system further compares the first priority value with the second priority value. The system further generates a first control signal and a second control signal based on the comparison, where the first control signal is configured to cause a first haptic feedback to be output and the second control signal is configured to cause a second haptic feedback to be output that is the same or different than the first haptic feedback. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070154 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF CONVERTING CONTROL TRACKS FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK - Disclosed are systems and methods for converting a control track designed for use with a number and/or type of haptic output devices to be used with other numbers and/or types of haptic output devices. For example, a computing device may convert the control track into another control track that can be applied to other types and/or numbers of haptic output devices. The converted control track may be compatible for use with a smartphone or other system that includes a different number and/or type of haptic feedback devices than the system for which the haptic track was originally designed. In this manner, the user of the smartphone or other system may experience haptic feedback using a device that is different from another haptic feedback system for which the control track was originally designed for use. The conversion may occur locally at the smartphone or other system and/or remotely at another device. | 03-12-2015 |
20150077234 | SYSTEM OF WEARABLE DEVICES WITH SENSORS FOR SYNCHRONIZATION OF BODY MOTIONS BASED ON HAPTIC PROMPTS - Embodiments of the present application relate generally to personal electronics, portable electronics, wearable electronics, and more specifically to wirelessly enabled devices that include a haptic interface and are configured to wirelessly communicate with one another to synchronize body motion or other user actions based on haptic prompts generated by a sensor system in one or more of the wirelessly enabled devices. Each wirelessly enabled device may include at least one radio configured to transmit, receive or both, RF signals encoded with motion data operative to generate sensory outputs from the haptic interface of one or more of the wirelessly enabled devices. At least one of the wirelessly enabled devices may be configured as a leader device and one or more other wirelessly enabled devices may be configured as a follower device. One or more wirelessly enabled devices may be wirelessly linked to a wireless media device that generates motion data. | 03-19-2015 |
20150084752 | Systems and Methods for Haptic Augmentation of Voice-to-Text Conversion - Systems and methods for providing voice-to-text haptic augmentation in a user interface are disclosed. For example, in one embodiment, a system for converting audible speech information to a haptic effect includes a microphone and a processor in communication with the microphone, the processor configured to receive an audio signal associated with a voice from the microphone, determine a characteristic of the audio signal, and generate an actuator signal based at least in part on the characteristic, the actuator signal configured to cause an actuator to output a haptic effect. | 03-26-2015 |
20150091711 | WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus including an elongated apparatus structure configured to fit around a body part of a user and an actuator configured to change shape of the elongated apparatus structure. The actuator is configured to change tightness of the elongated apparatus structure around the body part of the user based on an action the apparatus is performing. | 04-02-2015 |
20150091712 | MODIFICATION OF INDICATORS CORRESPONDING TO ALERTS - Various methods and systems for modifying an indicator corresponding to an alert are described herein. One example method includes detecting an alert with a computing device. The method also includes monitoring a noise level in an environment surrounding a computing device. In addition, the method includes modifying the indicator corresponding to the alert based on the noise level. Furthermore, the method includes providing the modified indicator corresponding to the alert. | 04-02-2015 |
20150097657 | GENERATING HAPTIC EFFECTS WHILE MINIMIZING CASCADING - A system that generates haptic effects using an actuator receives a haptic effect definition that defines a haptic effect. The system pre-processes the haptic effect definition by determining if the actuator is capable of playing the haptic effect. The system then post-processes the haptic effect definition by adjusting a force value based on an estimate or measurement of a state of the actuator during a playing of the haptic effect. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097658 | DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND DATA PROCESSING PROGRAM - A data processing apparatus includes: a receiving unit configured to receive data including information indicating amplitude and information indicating frequency; and a processing unit configured to produce data used to generate vibration of a vibration unit based on the data and predetermined vector information. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097659 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSORY STIMULATION - An apparatus for producing an electrosensory sensation to a body member ( | 04-09-2015 |
20150102918 | ENCODING DYNAMIC HAPTIC EFFECTS - A system is provided that encodes one or more dynamic haptic effects. The system defines a dynamic haptic effect as including a plurality of key frames, where each key frame includes an interpolant value and a corresponding haptic effect. An interpolant value is a value that specifies where an interpolation occurs. The system generates a haptic effect file, and stores the dynamic haptic effect within the haptic effect file. | 04-16-2015 |
20150123774 | Creating Tactile Content with Sound - There is provided a system and method for creating tactile content by using an audio stream. The method includes capturing an audio stream using a microphone, processing the audio stream to generate an audio data stream, executing a haptic algorithm using the audio data stream to generate an activation pattern for a plurality of actuators, and activating the plurality of actuators according to the activation pattern. The activation pattern is generated from the audio data stream based on both a frequency of the audio stream and triggering sounds in the audio stream. The plurality of actuators include both voice coils and vibrating motors. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123775 | Haptic notification apparatus and method - The present invention relates generally to a haptic notification apparatus and method which allows a user to be notified through a haptic interface allowing notifications to be perceived by a user as coordinated sensations. Preferably, the coordinated sensations are generated by providing a plurality of conducting electrode having at least one insulator per electrode, allowing skin nerve endings of user to be stimulated via capacitive coupling over said insulator. The apparatus and method also preferably includes a sensor which is configured to sense movement or rotation in any axis and sense electronic nerve signals or pressure from muscle contractions in order to allow a user to respond to a haptic notification. | 05-07-2015 |
20150145656 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF BODY-MEDIATED DIGITAL CONTENT TRANSFER AND HAPTIC FEEDBACK - The disclosure relates to systems and methods of transferring/storing digital content, and/or providing haptic feedback via wearable devices directly or indirectly responsive to an event such as a communication, an event occurring in an electronic environment and/or physical environment, the transfer of digital content, and/or other events. Wearable devices may be worn at various locations on a body of the user. Each location may be associated with a wearable device. Different haptic feedback may be provided at different locations based on the event such that the events may be distinguished or otherwise identified based on the location at which haptic feedback is provided. The locations may be stored in a configuration of wearable devices that act as a mapping of the wearable devices. The locations and/or haptic feedback itself may be varied based on the context and/or properties such as size of digital content or status of the transfer. | 05-28-2015 |
20150302709 | Tactile Feedback in an Electronic Device - An electronic device for providing tactile feedback is provided. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback using any suitable approach, including for example vibration, heat, electrical, visual, or any other type of feedback. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to detecting any particular status of the electronic device, receiving any particular input, or detecting any suitable communication received by the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to identifying the current network of the device, the status of a particular electronic device component, or any other electronic device status. As another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular type of communication, or in response to receiving a communication from a particular contact. As still another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular user input, or to detecting a user's finger on a particular portion of the electronic device. | 10-22-2015 |
20150317885 | HANDS-FREE, WEARABLE VIBRATION DEVICES AND METHOD - A wearable haptic device includes (a) substrate having provided thereon a fastener (e.g., adhesive) for attachment to a user; (b) one or more EMP transducers attached to the substrate, such that a mechanical response in each EMP transducer may provide a haptic response of sufficient magnitude to be felt by the user; and (c) control circuit controlling the vibration frequency, the time of operation and the duration for each activation of the EMP transducer. The wearable haptic device may include a wireless communication circuit (e.g., Bluetooth transceiver) for receiving message from an external device (e.g., smartphone). The control circuit interprets message received and according to the interpreted message provides an electrical stimulus to cause the mechanical response of the EMP transducer. The EMP transducer may also serve as a sensor, such that a mechanical stimulus on the EMP transducer provides an electrical response that is detected by the control circuit. | 11-05-2015 |
20150332564 | NOISE-SENSITIVE ALERT PRESENTATION - Many devices are configured to present alerts notifying a user of device events, but the user may not notice the alert due to a noisy environment. A user may mitigate missed alerts by increasing the alert volume or choosing a vibration mode, but such techniques depend upon the knowledge, attention, and memory of the user to adjust the device before the alert. Instead, a device may compare the noise level of the environment with a noise level threshold. If the noise level is below the threshold, the device presents the alert; but if the noise level is above the threshold, the device defers the presentation of the alert until the noise level diminishes below the threshold, and then presents the alert. The device may also send an automated response to the message, notifying a sender that the user may return the message upon leaving the noisy environment. | 11-19-2015 |
20150339898 | HAPTIC DESIGN AUTHORING TOOL - A haptic authoring tool is provided that recommends one or more haptic effects provides a haptification model generated by learning a human haptic designer style. The haptic authoring tool receives an input comprising at least one of audio and video and a plurality of events. The haptic authoring tool then recommends a type of haptic effect to be associated with a corresponding event from the input based on the learned haptification model. | 11-26-2015 |
20150339899 | ELECTRIC TACTILE SENSE PRESENTATION DEVICE - A tactile sense presentation device is provided which is simple in structure, and is able to give a real tactile sense to a human body by causing electrical stimulation to effectively act thereon, while holding original human tactile sense. The electric tactile sense presentation device includes an electrode substrate adapted to be worn on a human body so as to be in contact with a skin, and a multitude of electrodes formed on a contact surface of the electrode substrate for contact with the skin to present a tactile sense by means of electrical stimulation, wherein the electrode substrate is composed of a flexible circuit body which is flexible to enable a portion thereof in contact with a real object to flexibly deform so as to conform to deformation of the skin, and it is configured such that electrical stimulation by the electrodes is superimposed on the tactile sense of a human being, while maintaining the human tactile sense. | 11-26-2015 |
20150348379 | Synchronization of Independent Output Streams - A system determines to use at least two independent renderers to render at least two output streams that are to be synchronized. The independent renderers are provided with a shared synchronization object when instructed to render the respective output stream. A time when all of the independent renderers can render a respective first buffer of the respective output stream is determined from the shared synchronization object. Rendering of the output streams utilizing the independent renderers is begun at the determined time. In this way, rendering of the output streams may be synchronized. | 12-03-2015 |
20150355713 | LOW-FREQUENCY EFFECTS HAPTIC CONVERSION SYSTEM - A system is provided that produces haptic effects. The system receives an audio signal that includes a low-frequency effects audio signal. The system further extracts the low-frequency effects audio signal from the audio signal. The system further converts the low-frequency effects audio signal into a haptic signal by shifting frequencies of the low-frequency effects audio signal to frequencies within a target frequency range of a haptic output device. The system further sends the haptic signal to the haptic output device, where the haptic signal causes the haptic output device to output one or more haptic effects. | 12-10-2015 |
20150356838 | VIBRATION GENERATION SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREIN VIBRATION GENERATION PROGRAM, AND VIBRATION GENERATION METHOD - At least a first vibration output apparatus and a second vibration output apparatus used while physically separated from the first vibration output apparatus are included. The first vibration output apparatus includes a first vibration unit. The second vibration output apparatus includes a second vibration unit. It is possible to output a first vibration signal and a second vibration signal for, by changing a ratio of intensities of vibrating the first vibration unit and the second vibration unit, causing a user to perceive a single vibration source between the first vibration output apparatus and the second vibration output apparatus. | 12-10-2015 |
20150364018 | Multipurpose contacts for delivering electro-haptic feedback to a wearer - Wearable devices are described herein including a housing and a mount configured to mount the housing to an external surface of a wearer. The wearable devices further include first and second electrical contacts protruding from the housing and configured such that the electrical contacts can be used to measure a Galvanic skin resistance of skin proximate to the electrical contacts when the wearable device is mounted to the external surface of the wearer. The electrical contacts are additionally configured to deliver an electro-haptic stimulus to skin proximate to the electrical contacts when the wearable device is mounted to the external surface of the wearer. Electro-haptic stimulus could be delivered to a wearer to indicate information to the wearer, including information about a health or activity state of the wearer, about communications received by the wearable device, and about alerts generated by the wearable device. | 12-17-2015 |
20150371509 | HAPTIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDNG SOMESTHESIS BY USING MAGNETIC STIMULATION, AND METHOD USING SAME - A haptic device for providing somesthesis by using a magnetic stimulation includes a magnetic field generation unit which generates a magnetic field for providing somesthesis, wherein the somesthesis is provided using a magnetic stimulation. | 12-24-2015 |
20150371510 | HAPTIC INFORMATION PRESENTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are disclosed in which in a conventional non-grounding man-machine interface having no reaction base on the human body and for giving the existence of a virtual object and the impact force of a collision to a person, a haptic sensation of a torque, a force and the like can be continuously presented in the same direction, which cannot be presented by only the physical characteristic of a haptic sensation presentation device. In a haptic presentation device, the rotation velocity of at least one rotator in the haptic presentation device is controlled by a control device, and a vibration, a force or a torque as the physical characteristic is controlled, so that the user is made to conceive various haptic information of the vibration, force, torque or the like. | 12-24-2015 |
20160004312 | TACTILE SENSATION PROVIDING DEVICE - A tactile sensation providing device can provide a user with an appropriate tactile sensation by efficiently vibrating a panel and is waterproof or dustproof. The tactile sensation providing device includes a panel; a tactile sensation provider, which provides a tactile sensation by vibrating the panel; a housing; and silicon rubber with a general U-shaped cross-section, disposed between the panel and the housing, for suppressing intrusion of dust or water from outside the housing to inside the housing. | 01-07-2016 |
20160005277 | VISUAL AND TOUCH INTERACTION DISPLAY - A sensory display for experiencing rigidity and local shape in the display is provided. Rigidity and local shape of cells in an array of cells forming the display is controlled by three independent and different control mechanisms. Cell rigidity controllers control the rigidity of the cells. A shape array controller controls the shape of the array of cells. Cell pinning controllers controls the height of the cells. A computer control interface could control the respective control functionalities of each of the controllers. The display experience could be further enhanced with audio, images or video. | 01-07-2016 |
20160012687 | VIBRATION GENERATION SYSTEM, VIBRATION GENERATION APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREIN VIBRATION SIGNAL GENERATION PROGRAM, AND VIBRATION GENERATION METHOD | 01-14-2016 |
20160012688 | PROVIDING INFORMATION TO A USER THROUGH SOMATOSENSORY FEEDBACK | 01-14-2016 |
20160012689 | TACTILE IMAGING SYSTEM | 01-14-2016 |
20160012690 | HAPTIC WARPING SYSTEM THAT TRANSFORMS A HAPTIC SIGNAL INTO A COLLECTION OF VIBROTACTILE HAPTIC EFFECT PATTERNS | 01-14-2016 |
20160019762 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO GENERATE HAPTIC FEEDBACK FOR SKIN-MEDIATED INTERACTIONS - A system includes a sensor configured to sense an input at a skin surface, a processor configured to receive an output signal from the sensor and generate a haptic control signal based on the output signal, and a haptic output device configured to generate a haptic effect based on the haptic control signal. | 01-21-2016 |
20160027263 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING HEAVY FLOATING TOUCH SCREEN HAPTICS ASSEMBLIES - A system that includes an actuator amplification apparatus and a push pull actuator disposed on or within the actuator amplification apparatus. The actuator amplification apparatus is configured to receive a push pull actuator. The actuator amplification apparatus includes a body fixture configured to attach the actuator amplification apparatus to a fixed mass, an output interface to attach the actuator amplification apparatus to a moving mass, and an integral amplification mechanism. The integral amplification mechanism of the actuator amplification apparatus amplifies a force output by the push pull actuator to the moving mass. The integral amplification mechanism includes a plurality of linkages or an integral lever arm. The actuator amplification apparatus may include stabilizers configured to limit movement of the push pull actuator. In an embodiment, the fixed mass is a dashboard frame of an automobile and the moving mass is a floating haptic touch screen assembly. | 01-28-2016 |
20160027264 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HAPTIC SIGNAL WITH AUDITORY SALIENCY ESTIMATION - A method and apparatus for generating a haptic signal with auditory saliency estimation from an audio signal is disclosed. The method includes detecting audio characteristic information of a bass component and audio characteristic information of a treble component from a received audio signal, estimating auditory saliency with respect to the audio signal based on the two types of audio characteristic information, and calculating a tactile signal based on the auditory saliency. | 01-28-2016 |
20160048210 | Systems And Methods For Haptics In Vibrating Environments And Devices - Systems and methods for haptics in vibrating environments and devices are disclosed. For example, one described system includes: a haptic output device; a processor coupled to the haptic output device, the processor configured to: determine that a haptic effect should be generated; receive a signal associated with a parasitic vibration; determine a haptic effect based in part on the parasitic vibration; and output a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to the haptic output device. | 02-18-2016 |
20160055726 | ELECTRO TACTILE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A tactile communication apparatus that includes a signal receiver configured to decode data received via a wireless signal a plurality of electro tactile pads on one side, each pad configured to respectively activate and deactivate to form a plurality of pad combinations based on a plurality of activation signals, and a communication processor configured to generate the plurality of electro tactile pad activation signals based on the received data so as to convey the data to a user through the plurality of pad combinations of the tactile communication apparatus. | 02-25-2016 |
20160063825 | Semantic Framework for Variable Haptic Output - Methods and apparatus organize a plurality of haptic output variations into a cohesive semantic framework that uses various information about the alert condition and trigger, application context, and other conditions to provide a system of haptic outputs that share characteristics between related events. In some embodiments, an event class or application class provides the basis for a corresponding haptic output. In some embodiments, whether an alert-salience setting is on provides the basis for adding an increased salience haptic output to the standard haptic output for the alert. In some embodiments, consistent haptics provide for branding of the associated application class, application, and/or context. | 03-03-2016 |
20160063826 | Haptic Notifications - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a haptic actuator or a device having a haptic actuator that is capable of producing short, sharp and crisp pulses in a short amount of time. | 03-03-2016 |
20160070352 | GENERATING HAPTIC EFFECTS WHILE MINIMIZING CASCADING - A system that generates haptic effects using an actuator sends a haptic effect definition to the actuator to cause a haptic effect corresponding to the haptic effect definition to be played. While the haptic effect is playing, the system processes the haptic effect definition. The processing includes adjusting a force value of the haptic effect definition based on an estimate or measurement of a current state of the actuator. | 03-10-2016 |
20160070353 | ECCENTRIC ROTATING MASS ACTUATOR OPTIMIZATION FOR HAPTIC EFFECTS - A system that generates a haptic effect on a device using an Eccentric Rotating Mass (“ERM”) actuator determines an acceleration of the device during operation of the device and receives a haptic effect signal including one or more parameters, where one of the parameters is a voltage output level. The system varies the voltage output level parameter based at least on determined acceleration, and applies the varied haptic effect signal to the ERM actuator. | 03-10-2016 |
20160071381 | Shaker apparatus and related methods of transmitting vibrational energy to recipients - Disclosed is a shaker element. In a preferred embodiment, the shaker element is provided with an electrical signal so that the shaker element can impart mechanical motions of the music to a listener whereby the listener can “feel” the music. | 03-10-2016 |
20160071382 | Bone Conduction Tags - Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for bone conduction tags. According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a device can receive, via a transducer, a vibration signal from a body of a user. The vibration signal can be generated in response to the user interacting with a bone conduction tag. For example, the vibration signal can be generated in response to the user moving one or more fingers across the bone conduction tag. The device can analyze the vibration signal to determine an action that is to be performed. The device can perform the action or can instruct a further device to perform the action. | 03-10-2016 |
20160071383 | Device Hold Determination Using Bone Conduction - Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for device hold determination using bone conduction. According to one aspect, a device side transducer of a user device can receive a bone conduction signal from a user side transducer. The bone conduction signal can propagate through one or more bones of a user, such as one or more finger bones. An application can be executed by a processor of the user device to analyze the bone conduction signal to determine how the device is being held. In some embodiments, data regarding how the user device is being held by the user can be exposed to an application that is executable by the processor of the user device, an application external to the user device, an operating system that is executable by the user device, and/or a website. | 03-10-2016 |
20160071384 | Self Adapting Haptic Device - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method for operating a haptic device including driving a haptic device using a control signal, measuring a frequency related to the operation of the haptic device and comparing the measured frequency with a target frequency. A control signal is adjusted based on the comparison to drive the haptic device to the target frequency. | 03-10-2016 |
20160086457 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HAPTIC COVERT COMMUNICATION - Embodiments described herein relate generally to providing information through tactility. A computer system may receive an input from a user. The computer system may identify one or more locations associated with haptic elements disposed on a wearable haptic apparatus. The computer system may generate a message that includes an indication of the one or more locations. The computer system may transmit this message to the wearable haptic apparatus. The wearable haptic apparatus may actuate one or more haptic elements disposed thereon based on the indication of the one or more locations included in the message. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160091336 | LOCATION BASED HAPTIC DIRECTION FINDING - Methods and apparatus relating to location-based haptic direction finding are described. In an embodiment, logic (e.g., included in a mobile computing device) redirects one or more navigational hints to one or more trembler devices instead of a display device and/or speakers of the mobile computing device in response to a request to provide haptic directional cues. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 03-31-2016 |
20160104356 | HAPTIC WARPING SYSTEM - A system is provided that transforms haptic signals. The system receives a first haptic signal including a first haptic effect that can be generated by a first haptic output device. The system transforms the first haptic signal into a second haptic signal including a second haptic effect that can be generated by a second haptic output device. The system then sends the second haptic signal to the second haptic output device to generate the second haptic effect. | 04-14-2016 |
20160110970 | TACTILE PATTERN MUSIC GENERATOR AND PLAYER - A device that produces patterned tactile sensations or events discernible to human touch from micro-actuators housed in a fabric, or other pliable material, where such actuated sensations or events are discernible by a user donning the fabric. The device is configured to convert electronically stored music or audio data into a sequence of patterned tactile sensations or events in a matrix across the fabric, providing a tactile representation of the music or audio data to the user. The discernible tactile sensations or events may alternately comprise retractable physical features, electric stimuli, and/or combinations of these. | 04-21-2016 |
20160125709 | HAPTICS WRISTBAND - EMP actuators are provided on a band intended for a wearable electronic device. Such a band may include (a) a flexible circuit having provided thereon an electrical interface to the wearable electronic device and conductive traces for distributing control signals received from the wearable electronic device over the electrical interface to predetermined locations on the flexible circuit; (b) electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators each being mounted on one of the predetermined locations and each being connected by the conductive traces to receive one or more of the control signals; and (c) a protective covering over the flexible circuit and the EMP actuators. | 05-05-2016 |
20160139668 | HAPTIC ACTUATOR INTEGRATED WITH SENSOR ELECTRODE AND WEARABLE DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is a haptic actuator integrated with a sensor electrode and a wearable device including the haptic actuator. The haptic actuator integrated with a sensor electrode comprises a case having a skin contact surface made of a conductive material; a vibration generation means installed in the case; a driving signal transmitting means of which the one end is connected electrically to the vibration generation means; and a sensor signal transmitting means of which the one end is connected electrically to the skin contact surface. | 05-19-2016 |
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20160155305 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH SINGLE WIRE HAPTIC VIBRATION CONTROL AND SELECTIVE OPEN LOOP OPERATION | 06-02-2016 |
20160163165 | Haptic Notifications - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a haptic actuator or a device having a haptic actuator that is capable of producing short, sharp and crisp pulses in a short amount of time. | 06-09-2016 |
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20160179203 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE HAPTIC FEEDBACK BASED ON MEDIA CONTENT AND ONE OR MORE EXTERNAL PARAMETERS | 06-23-2016 |
20160180661 | AUTOMATIC AND UNIQUE HAPTIC NOTIFICATION | 06-23-2016 |
20160189492 | Systems and Methods for Haptically-Enabled Alarms - One illustrative computing device disclosed herein includes a processor configured to receive a signal from an alarm device, wherein the signal is associated with an event. The processor is also configured to determine a haptic effect associated with the signal and transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect. The illustrative computing device also includes a haptic output device in communication with the processor. The haptic output device is configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect. | 06-30-2016 |
20160189493 | VIRTUAL SENSOR IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT - A system for generating haptic effects includes a virtual environment having environmental properties, virtual objects, and object property information. A programmatic virtual sensor is placed on a virtual object in the virtual environment. A rendering engine for the virtual environment renders the virtual environment. A module for the virtual sensor receives virtual sensor data including position and time for the sensor and calculates sensor output data including acceleration data and object interaction data for the virtual sensor. A haptic track generator generates a haptic track based on the sensor output data. | 06-30-2016 |
20160189494 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED HAPTIC FEEDBACK - A system includes a haptic output device constructed and arranged to generate a haptic effect to a user of the system, and a chemical delivery device constructed and arranged to deliver a chemical to the user of the system. | 06-30-2016 |
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20220136705 | OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - An operator control panel for a household appliance includes an operator control front, a panel carrier supporting the operator control front and having a recess, and a haptic actuator guided through the recess of the panel carrier for coupling to the operator control front so that during an operator control procedure of the operator control panel the haptic actuator outputs a haptic signal as feedback to a user in response to the operator control procedure via the operator control front. | 05-05-2022 |