公开(公告)号：US20160195930A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US14979338

申请日：2015-12-22

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Srivatsav VENKATESAN ,  Kaniyalal SHAH ,  Douglas George BILLINGTON ,  Stephen RANK ,  Daniel PARKER ,  Aaron KAPELUS

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  A63F13/285

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/218 ,  A63F13/23 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F13/42

Abstract: The embodiments are directed toward techniques for isolating a user input signal at a haptic output device. A signal originating from a user input element associated with the haptic output device is received. The received signal is separated into a first component including the user input signal, and a second component including a haptic feedback signal. While the first component is processed, the second component can be discarded or otherwise ignored.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及用于在触觉输出设备处隔离用户输入信号的技术。 来自与触觉输出设备相关联的用户输入元件的信号被接收。 所接收的信号被分成包括用户输入信号的第一分量，以及包括触觉反馈信号的第二分量。 当处理第一个组件时，第二个组件可以被丢弃或者被忽略。

公开(公告)号：US20160320842A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US14886307

申请日：2015-10-19

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Jamal SABOUNE ,  Stephen RANK ,  Amer ALHALABI ,  Shadi ASFOUR ,  Changyu YANG

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F2203/014

Abstract: A method is provided for adjusting the playback rate of haptic effects to a desired playback rate. A desired playback rate is determined. A portion of a haptic signal based on the desired playback rate is generated. The portion of the haptic signal is sent to a haptic output device, causing the haptic output device to output haptic effects at a playback rate corresponding to the desired playback rate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将触觉效果的回放速率调整到所需回放速率的方法。 确定期望的播放速率。 产生基于所需播放速率的触觉信号的一部分。 触觉信号的部分被发送到触觉输出设备，使得触觉输出设备以对应于期望的播放速率的播放速率输出触觉效果。

公开(公告)号：US20190272035A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-05

申请号：US16298128

申请日：2019-03-11

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Jamal SABOUNE ,  Stephen RANK ,  Amer ALHALABI ,  Shadi ASFOUR ,  Changyu YANG

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: A method is provided for adjusting the playback rate of haptic effects to a desired playback rate. A desired playback rate is determined. A portion of a haptic signal based on the desired playback rate is generated. The portion of the haptic signal is sent to a haptic output device, causing the haptic output device to output haptic effects at a playback rate corresponding to the desired playback rate.

公开(公告)号：US20170301195A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15635395

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Henry DA COSTA ,  Herve Thu TIMONE ,  Robert HEUBEL ,  Stephen RANK ,  Juan Manuel CRUZ-HERNANDEZ ,  Danny GRANT

IPC: G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: A haptic conversion system is provided that analyzes an audio signal, generates a plurality of haptic signals based on the analysis of the audio signal, and plays the generated plurality of haptic signals through a plurality of actuators to produce one or more haptic effects. The haptic conversion system maps the generated plurality of haptic signals to the plurality of actuators based on one or more audio characteristics of the audio signal. Each generated haptic signal includes one or more haptic parameters, and is played at its mapped actuator to generate the one or more haptic effects.

公开(公告)号：US20180143688A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15807765

申请日：2017-11-09

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： William RIHN ,  Stephen RANK

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B6/00 ,  A63F13/285

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/285 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G08B21/182

Abstract: Devices and methods for modifying haptic effects are provided. The devices may include computer systems and haptic enabled devices. A haptic output command configured to produce desired haptic effects may be determined. Fatigue levels may be determined according to haptic effect density of performed haptic effects and inputs received from control devices. According to fatigue levels, modified haptic effects may be determined to replace the desired haptic effects and corresponding haptic output commands may be generated and output to haptic output devices.

公开(公告)号：US20160179220A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14979350

申请日：2015-12-22

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Srivatsav VENKATESAN ,  Kaniyalal SHAH ,  Douglas George BILLINGTON ,  Stephen RANK

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  A63F13/285 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/0383 ,  A63F13/23 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/209 ,  G06F1/3259 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  Y02D10/155

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling power and/or current consumption for multiple haptic output devices are provided. Various features of the haptic output device may be described within a data structure. In response to a haptic instruction, a power budget for the haptic output device may be determined in accordance with its operational characteristics. A drive signal may then be applied to the haptic output device to produce the haptic effect in accordance with the calculated power budget. The calculated power budget may be configured to limit the current or power drawn by the haptic output device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制多个触觉输出设备的功率和/或电流消耗的系统和方法。 可以在数据结构内描述触觉输出设备的各种特征。 响应于触觉指令，可以根据其操作特性确定触觉输出设备的功率预算。 然后可以将驱动信号施加到触觉输出设备，以根据所计算的功率预算产生触觉效果。 所计算的功率预算可以被配置为限制由触觉输出设备绘制的电流或功率。

公开(公告)号：US20190258328A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16296964

申请日：2019-03-08

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Srivatsav VENKATESAN ,  Kaniyalal SHAH ,  Douglas George BILLINGTON ,  Stephen RANK

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  A63F13/285 ,  G06F1/3234 ,  A63F13/23 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling power and/or current consumption for multiple haptic output devices are provided. Various features of the haptic output device may be described within a data structure. In response to a haptic instruction, a power budget for the haptic output device may be determined in accordance with its operational characteristics. A drive signal may then be applied to the haptic output device to produce the haptic effect in accordance with the calculated power budget. The calculated power budget may be configured to limit the current or power drawn by the haptic output device.

公开(公告)号：US20190051125A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-14

申请号：US16125041

申请日：2018-09-07

Applicant: IMMERSION CORPORATION

Inventor： Henry DA COSTA ,  Herve Thu TIMONE ,  Robert HEUBEL ,  Stephen RANK ,  Juan Manuel CRUZ-HERNANDEZ ,  Danny GRANT

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: A haptic conversion system is provided that analyzes an audio signal, generates a plurality of haptic signals based on the analysis of the audio signal, and plays the generated plurality of haptic signals through a plurality of actuators to produce one or more haptic effects. The haptic conversion system maps the generated plurality of haptic signals to the plurality of actuators based on one or more audio characteristics of the audio signal. Each generated haptic signal includes one or more haptic parameters, and is played at its mapped actuator to generate the one or more haptic effects.

公开(公告)号：US20190041990A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16058399

申请日：2018-08-08

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Srivatsav VENKATESAN ,  Kaniyalal SHAH ,  Douglas George BILLINGTON ,  Aaron KAPELUS ,  Stephen RANK ,  Daniel PARKER

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  A63F13/42 ,  A63F13/218 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F13/23

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering a haptic effect at a user input element associated with a haptic output device are provided. A primary range and a secondary range of positions are defined for the user input element associated with the haptic output device. In addition, a boundary range of positions is defined for the user input element associated with the haptic output device, the boundary range partially overlapping each of the primary and secondary ranges. A position of the user input element is monitored, and the haptic effect rendered in response to an entry of the user input element to positions within the boundary range.

公开(公告)号：US20180321751A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US15971564

申请日：2018-05-04

Applicant: Immersion Corporation

Inventor： Srivatsav VENKATESAN ,  Kaniyalal SHAH ,  Douglas George BILLINGTON ,  Stephen RANK ,  Daniel PARKER ,  Aaron KAPELUS

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  A63F13/218 ,  A63F13/42 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F13/23

Abstract: The embodiments are directed toward techniques for isolating a user input signal at a haptic output device. A signal originating from a user input element associated with the haptic output device is received. The received signal is separated into a first component including the user input signal, and a second component including a haptic feedback signal. While the first component is processed, the second component can be discarded or otherwise ignored.