公开(公告)号：US20180203513A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15918413

申请日：2018-03-12

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： William S. RIHN ,  David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Anthony Chad SAMPANES

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06T11/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G06T11/20

Abstract: Systems and methods that dynamically render etching inputs are provided, and include a touch surface having a sensor and configured to detect user input, and a non-transitory memory, wherein the non-transitory memory includes instructions for capturing an etching input that is applied to an image or video file, determining a haptic effect that corresponds to the etching input, the haptic effect depending on a type of etching input, and transmitting a modified image or modified video file that includes the etching input and the haptic effect.

公开(公告)号：US20170357323A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15600522

申请日：2017-05-19

Applicant: IMMERSION CORPORATION

Inventor： Danny A. GRANT ,  Robert W. HEUBEL ,  David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Erin B. RAMSAY

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  A63F13/30 ,  A63F13/28 ,  A63F13/214 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G08B6/00 ,  A63F13/285 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  A63F13/92 ,  A63F13/48

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/214 ,  A63F13/28 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F13/30 ,  A63F13/48 ,  A63F13/92 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1075 ,  A63F2300/204 ,  A63F2300/575 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G08B6/00

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20170277262A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15612604

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Li JIANG ,  Juan Manuel CRUZ-HERNANDEZ ,  Ali MODARRES ,  Christophe RAMSTEIN ,  Danny A. GRANT

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/212 ,  A63F13/218 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63F13/92 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04809

Abstract: An electronic device having a user interface device that has a flexible surface, a haptic output device operatively coupled to the flexible surface and configured to cause a deformation of the flexible surface, and a controller in signal communication with the haptic output device. The controller is configured to trigger the haptic output device to cause the deformation of the flexible surface based on a simulated physical behavior of a virtual element represented on the user interface.

公开(公告)号：US20170243453A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15134797

申请日：2016-04-21

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Stephen D. RANK ,  Leonard SOSKIN ,  Danny A. GRANT ,  Robert W. HEUBEL

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  A63F13/25 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/6218 ,  G06F2203/013

Abstract: A system for generating haptic effects receives haptic permissions settings and associates the haptic permissions settings with a range of permitted haptic parameters. The system receives haptic parameters and modifies/filters the haptic parameters based on the range of permitted haptic parameters. The system then generates a haptic signal based on the modified haptic parameters and outputs the haptic signal to a haptic output device to generate the haptic effects.

公开(公告)号：US20170031445A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15295030

申请日：2016-10-17

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Christopher J. ULLRICH ,  Danny GRANT

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  H04W4/20 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M19/047 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04W4/21

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了将消息内容映射到虚拟物理属性以用于振动脉冲消息传送的系统和方法。 例如，一种公开的方法包括以下步骤：从传感器接收传感器信号，传感器被配置为检测与消息传送设备的交互，至少部分地基于传感器信号来确定虚拟消息对象的虚拟物理属性， 至少部分地基于虚拟物理参数来确定触觉效果; 以及产生构造成使致动器输出所述触觉效果的触觉信号。

公开(公告)号：US20150145656A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14106275

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: IMMERSION CORPORATION

Inventor： Vincent LEVESQUE ,  Ali MODARRES ,  Amaya Becvar WEDDLE ,  David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Juan Manuel CRUZ-HERNANDEZ ,  Henry DA COSTA

IPC: G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/32 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06Q20/36 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72569

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及通过可穿戴设备直接或间接地响应于诸如通信，在电子环境和/或物理环境中发生的事件的事件来提供触觉反馈的系统和方法，转移 数字内容和/或其他事件。 穿戴式装置可以佩戴在使用者身体的各个位置。 每个位置可以与可穿戴设备相关联。 可以基于事件在不同位置处提供不同的触觉反馈，使得可以基于提供触觉反馈的位置来区分或以其他方式识别事件。 这些位置可以存储在作为可穿戴设备的映射的可穿戴设备的配置中。 位置和/或触觉反馈本身可以基于诸如数字内容的大小或转移状态的上下文和/或属性而变化。

公开(公告)号：US20140320400A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14316874

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Li JIANG ,  David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Remy PIERON ,  Christopher J. ULLRICH ,  Juan Manuel CRUZ-HERNANDEZ ,  Robert LACROIX ,  Danny GRANT ,  Ali MODARRES

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F2300/30 ,  A63F2300/302 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/04809

Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods for shape deformation of a haptic deformation display device are provided. For example, the haptic deformation display device may receive an input signal when the shape of the haptic deformation display device is in a first shape configuration. In response to the input signal, the haptic deformation display device may activate an actuator of the haptic deformation display device. The actuator may move a deformation component of the haptic deformation display device. The deformation component may at least partially defining a shape of the haptic deformation display device, thereby causing the shape of the haptic deformation display device to deform into a second shape configuration different from the first shape configuration. The second shape configuration may be substantially maintained.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于触觉变形显示装置的形状变形的各种系统，装置和方法。 例如，当触觉变形显示装置的形状处于第一形状配置时，触觉变形显示装置可接收输入信号。 响应于输入信号，触觉变形显示装置可以激活触觉变形显示装置的致动器。 致动器可以移动触觉变形显示装置的变形部件。 变形部件可以至少部分地限定触觉变形显示装置的形状，从而使得触觉变形显示装置的形状变形成与第一形状构造不同的第二形状构造。 可以基本上维持第二形状构造。

公开(公告)号：US20190207898A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16230050

申请日：2018-12-21

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Liwen WU ,  Henry DA COSTA ,  Changyu YANG ,  Vincent LEVESQUE ,  Hua YU ,  David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Christopher ULLRICH

IPC: H04L12/58 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G08B6/00

CPC classification number: H04L51/24 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04L51/32

Abstract: Systems and methods, by which a sender can deliver haptic messages to selected recipients within a larger group of recipients that are otherwise receiving a common message, are disclosed. The haptic messages can be individualized according to a recipient's profile, preference, and/or relationship with the sender. The haptic message can be created by the sender or selected from a pre-existing library of messages, and can be delivered automatically or assigned by the sender. The haptic messages can be dynamically changed in response to haptic feedback and supplemental data collected from the recipients that is used to update preferences and profiles of message recipients.

公开(公告)号：US20190080570A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US16159522

申请日：2018-10-12

Applicant: IMMERSION CORPORATION

Inventor： Vincent LEVESQUE ,  Jamal SABOUNE ,  David M. BIRNBAUM

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20180169521A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15890773

申请日：2018-02-07

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： William S. RIHN ,  David M. BIRNBAUM ,  Robert W. HEUBEL

IPC: A63F13/285 ,  A63F13/218 ,  A63F13/497 ,  A63F13/428 ,  A63F13/211

Abstract: A video game system records video gameplay by a player interacting with an endpoint, such as a game controller. The recording includes recording a haptic track of haptic effects generated on the endpoint during the gameplay and recording a video track of video generated during the gameplay. The recording further includes encoding the haptic track with the video track.