System and method for providing passive haptic feedback
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for providing passive haptic feedback 有权
    提供被动触觉反馈的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09274600B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US11923285

    申请日:2007-10-24

    IPC分类号: G06F3/01

    CPC分类号: G06F3/016 G06F2203/014

    摘要: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.

    摘要翻译: 描述了提供被动触觉反馈的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例包括用于使操作和制动表面接触并由此提供阻力的致动器。 操作包括滚轮,滚动滚筒,线性滑块和类似的用户输入设备。 致动器可以是例如电磁或压电的。 本发明的实施例可以包括与致动器通信的处理器,用于提供触觉效果。

    System and method for providing passive haptic feedback
    2.
    发明授权
    System and method for providing passive haptic feedback 有权
    提供被动触觉反馈的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08248363B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-21

    申请号:US11923242

    申请日:2007-10-24

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    CPC分类号: G06F3/016 G06F2203/014

    摘要: Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.

    摘要翻译: 描述了提供被动触觉反馈的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例包括用于使操作和制动表面接触并由此提供阻力的致动器。 操作包括滚轮,滚动滚筒,线性滑块和类似的用户输入设备。 致动器可以是例如电磁或压电的。 本发明的实施例可以包括与致动器通信的处理器,用于提供触觉效果。

    Haptic communication devices
    3.
    发明授权
    Haptic communication devices 有权
    触觉通信设备

    公开(公告)号:US08803795B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-12

    申请号:US10538164

    申请日:2003-12-08

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized “haptic messaging” to users of handheld communication devices in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, a method of using haptic effects to relate location information includes: receiving an input signal associated with a position of a handheld communication device (100); determining the position of the handheld communication device (100) relative to a predetermined location; and providing a haptic effect associated with a distance between the position of the handheld communication device (100) and the predetermined location. In another embodiment, a handheld communication device (100) can be used as a two-way haptic remote control.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例涉及用于在各种应用中为手持通信设备的用户提供定制的“触觉消息传递”的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,使用触觉效果来关联位置信息的方法包括:接收与手持通信设备(100)的位置相关联的输入信号; 确定所述手持通信设备(100)相对于预定位置的位置; 以及提供与手持通信设备(100)的位置与预定位置之间的距离相关联的触觉效果。 在另一个实施例中,手持通信设备(100)可以用作双向触觉遥控器。

    Haptic interface device and actuator assembly providing linear haptic sensations
    4.
    发明授权
    Haptic interface device and actuator assembly providing linear haptic sensations 有权
    触觉界面装置和致动器组件提供线性触觉感觉

    公开(公告)号:US08212772B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-03

    申请号:US12246485

    申请日:2008-10-06

    申请人: Erik J. Shahoian

    发明人: Erik J. Shahoian

    IPC分类号: G09G5/08

    摘要: An interface device and method providing haptic sensations to a user. A user physically contacts a housing of the interface device, and a sensor device detects the manipulation of the interface device by the user. An actuator assembly includes an actuator that provides output forces to the user as haptic sensations. In one embodiment, the actuator outputs a rotary force, and a flexure coupled to the actuator moves an inertial mass and/or a contact member. The flexure can be a unitary member that includes flex joints allowing a portion of the flexure to be linearly moved. The flexure can converts rotary force output by the actuator to linear motion, where the linear motion causes a force that is transmitted to the user. In another embodiment, the actuator outputs a force, and a mechanism coupling the actuator to the device housing uses the force to move the actuator with respect to the device housing. The actuator acts as an inertial mass when in motion to provide an inertial force that can be transmitted to the user. The mechanism can be a flexure including at least one flex joint or a mechanism with bearings.

    摘要翻译: 一种向用户提供触感的界面装置和方法。 用户物理地接触接口设备的壳体,并且传感器设备检测用户对接口设备的操纵。 致动器组件包括向用户提供输出力作为触觉感觉的致动器。 在一个实施例中,致动器输出旋转力,并且耦合到致动器的挠曲件移动惯性质量块和/或接触构件。 挠曲件可以是包括弹性接头的整体构件,允许弯曲部分的一部分线性移动。 弯曲可以将由致动器输出的旋转力转换成线性运动,其中线性运动引起传递给使用者的力。 在另一个实施例中,致动器输出力,并且将致动器联接到装置壳体的机构使用力来相对于装置壳体移动致动器。 致动器在运动时用作惯性质量,以提供能够传递给使用者的惯性力。 该机构可以是包括至少一个挠性接头或具有轴承的机构的挠曲。

    Haptic interface for touch screen embodiments
    5.
    发明授权
    Haptic interface for touch screen embodiments 有权
    用于触摸屏实施例的触觉界面

    公开(公告)号:US08188981B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-29

    申请号:US11981220

    申请日:2007-10-30

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: A haptic feedback touch control used to provide input to a computer. A touch input device includes a planar touch surface that provides position information to a computer based on a location of user contact. The computer can position a cursor in a displayed graphical environment based at least in part on the position information, or perform a different function. At least one actuator is also coupled to the touch input device and outputs a force to provide a haptic sensation to the user. The actuator can move the touchpad laterally, or a separate surface member can be actuated. A flat E-core actuator, piezoelectric actuator, or other types of actuators can be used to provide forces. The touch input device can include multiple different regions to control different computer functions.

    摘要翻译: 用于向计算机提供输入的触觉反馈触摸控制。 触摸输入设备包括平面触摸表面,其基于用户接触的位置向计算机提供位置信息。 计算机可以至少部分地基于位置信息将光标定位在所显示的图形环境中,或者执行不同的功能。 至少一个致动器还耦合到触摸输入设备并且输出力以向用户提供触觉感觉。 致动器可以横向移动触摸板,或者可以致动单独的表面构件。 可以使用扁平的E型芯致动器,压电致动器或其他类型的致动器来提供力。 触摸输入设备可以包括多个不同的区域来控制不同的计算机功能。

    Haptic interface for touch screen embodiments
    6.
    发明授权
    Haptic interface for touch screen embodiments 有权
    用于触摸屏实施例的触觉界面

    公开(公告)号:US08063892B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-22

    申请号:US11981221

    申请日:2007-10-30

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: A haptic feedback touch control used to provide input to a computer. A touch input device includes a planar touch surface that provides position information to a computer based on a location of user contact. The computer can position a cursor in a displayed graphical environment based at least in part on the position information, or perform a different function. At least one actuator is also coupled to the touch input device and outputs a force to provide a haptic sensation to the user. The actuator can move the touchpad laterally, or a separate surface member can be actuated. A flat E-core actuator, piezoelectric actuator, or other types of actuators can be used to provide forces. The touch input device can include multiple different regions to control different computer functions.

    摘要翻译: 用于向计算机提供输入的触觉反馈触摸控制。 触摸输入设备包括平面触摸表面,其基于用户接触的位置向计算机提供位置信息。 计算机可以至少部分地基于位置信息将光标定位在所显示的图形环境中,或者执行不同的功能。 至少一个致动器还耦合到触摸输入设备并且输出力以向用户提供触觉感觉。 致动器可以横向移动触摸板,或者可以致动单独的表面构件。 可以使用扁平的E型芯致动器,压电致动器或其他类型的致动器来提供力。 触摸输入设备可以包括多个不同的区域来控制不同的计算机功能。

    Using haptic effects to enhance information content in communications
    7.
    发明授权
    Using haptic effects to enhance information content in communications 有权
    使用触觉效果来增强通信中的信息内容

    公开(公告)号:US07779166B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-17

    申请号:US10538162

    申请日:2003-12-08

    IPC分类号: G06F3/00

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized “haptic messaging” to users of handheld communication devices in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, businesses and organizations may each be associated with a distinct haptic logo and include their haptic logos in various messages sent to the handheld communication devices of their customers. In another embodiment, haptically-enabled avatars can be used in a chat session between users of handheld communication devices.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例涉及用于在各种应用中为手持通信设备的用户提供定制的“触觉消息传递”的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,企业和组织可以各自与不同的触觉标志相关联,并且将其触觉标志包括在发送给他们的客户的手持通信设备的各种消息中。 在另一个实施例中,可以在手持通信设备的用户之间的聊天会话中使用启用灵活的头像。

    Vibrotactile Haptic Feedback Devices
    8.
    发明申请
    Vibrotactile Haptic Feedback Devices 有权
    振动触觉触觉反馈装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090295552A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-03

    申请号:US12480577

    申请日:2009-06-08

    IPC分类号: G06F3/00

    CPC分类号: G06F3/016

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 公开了振动触觉触觉反馈装置。 例如,在一个实施例中,一种装置包括:质量块,构造成使质量块振动的致动器,以及设置在致动器与质量块之间或物质与壳体之间的联接器,联接器具有第一配置, 具有顺从性的第二配置,所述联接在所述第一配置中的顺应性不同于所述第二配置中的联接的顺应性,所述致动器被配置为输出与所述耦合的第一配置和与所述耦合的触觉反馈相关联的触觉反馈 耦合的第二配置,与耦合的第一配置相关联的触觉反馈不同于与耦合的第二配置相关联的触觉反馈。

    Increasing force transmissibility for tactile feedback interface devices
    9.
    发明授权
    Increasing force transmissibility for tactile feedback interface devices 有权
    触觉反馈接口设备增加力传递性

    公开(公告)号:US07209118B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-24

    申请号:US10759028

    申请日:2004-01-20

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: Method and apparatus for increasing the transmissibility of inertial forces produced by an inertial actuator on the housing of a tactile feedback interface device. A tactile interface device, coupled to a host computer, outputs tactile sensations to a user based on interactions and events occurring in a displayed graphical environment. An actuator produces periodic inertial forces, such as vibrations, and a compliant suspension couples the actuator to the device housing. A compliance of the suspension is selected such that the suspension magnifies the periodic inertial forces for a particular frequency range of the inertial forces. The magnified inertial forces are transmitted to the housing to be felt by the user.

    摘要翻译: 用于增加由触觉反馈接口装置的壳体上的惯性致动器产生的惯性力的传递性的方法和装置。 耦合到主计算机的触觉界面装置基于在显示的图形环境中发生的交互和事件向用户输出触觉。 致动器产生周期性惯性力,例如振动,并且柔性悬架将致动器耦合到装置壳体。 选择悬架的顺从性使得悬架在惯性力的特定频率范围内放大周期惯性力。 放大的惯性力被传送到壳体以被使用者感觉到。