ОБЛЕГЧЕНИЕ ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЯ МЕЖДУ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯМИ И ИХ ОКРУЖАЮЩИМИ СРЕДАМИ С ПОМОЩЬЮ ГАРНИТУРЫ, ИМЕЮЩЕЙ МЕХАНИЗМЫ ВВОДА

Изобретение относится к вычислительной технике. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении безопасности перемещения в пространстве. Система содержит гарнитуру, выполненную с возможностью представления аудиоинформации пользователю по мере того, как пользователь взаимодействует с пространством, причем гарнитура содержит набор механизмов ввода, выполненных с возможностью приема команд от пользователя, вызывающих выполнение модулем взаимодействия с пространством соответствующих относящихся к взаимодействию с пространством функций, причем гарнитура дополнительно содержит механизм определения ориентации гарнитуры для определения ориентации гарнитуры, чтобы предоставлять информацию об ориентации гарнитуры. Система дополнительно содержит модуль взаимодействия с пространством, выполненный с возможностью запускать режим исследования, находясь в режиме исследования определять направление внимания пользователя, идентифицировать набор представляющих интерес элементов, которые связаны с подпространством ...

УСТРОЙСТВО, СПОСОБ, КОМПЬЮТЕРНАЯ ПРОГРАММА И ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЬСКИЙ ИНТЕРФЕЙС

... 1. Устройство, включающее:блок пользовательского ввода;по меньшей мере один процессор ипо меньшей мере одну память, включающую компьютерный программный код;при этом указанная по меньшей мере одна память и указанный компьютерный код конфигурированы для обеспечения совместно с указанным по меньшей мере одним процессором выполнения указанным устройством:управления дисплеем для отображения элемента пользовательского интерфейса исвязывания в ответ на активацию блока пользовательского ввода элемента пользовательского интерфейса с тактильной индикацией, так что каждый раз при отображении указанного элемента пользовательского интерфейса обеспечивается предоставление указанной тактильной индикации.2. Устройство по п.1, в котором указанная по меньшей мере одна память и указанный компьютерный программный код конфигурированы для обеспечения совместно с указанным по меньшей мере одним процессором выбора указанным устройством в ответ на пользовательский ввод тактильной индикации, которая должна быть ...

Bildschirmsystem und Eingabeeinheit zur Bedienung

Designing force sensations with associated sounds for computer applications

A design interface tool for designing force sensations for use with a host computer and force feedback interface device. A force feedback device is connected to a host computer that displays the interface tool. The user selects a type of force sensation and designs and defines physical characteristics of the selected force sensation using the interface tool. A graphical representation of the characterized force sensation is displayed, which provides a visual demonstration of a feel of the characterized force sensation. The force sensation is output to a user manipulatable object of a force feedback device to be felt by the user, where the graphical representation is updated in conjunction with the output of the force sensation. The user also associates a sound with the force sensation, such that the sound is output in conjunction with the output of the force sensation. The user can iteratively modify force sensation characteristics and feel the results, as well as synchronize the force ...

Low cost force feedback pointing device

System and method for providing passive haptic feedback

Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum (500) and braking surface (206) into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels (202), scroll drums (300), linear sliders (600) 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.

Systems and methods for a vibrating input device

The application includes an apparatus comprising of a housing, processing circuitry for receiving and transmitting user input, and a transducer for transforming audio information in an electrical signal into both acoustic and haptic signals. The transducer is disposed within the housing, and has a speaker including a diaphragm and a mass element attached to a portion of the diaphragm. Systems and methods also provide an input interface connected to the processing circuitry for receiving user input, and wherein the haptic signal is generated, activated, controlled, modulated, reconfigured, or adjusted, directly or indirectly, in response to a user input received at the user input interface. In this way, haptic effects may be directly generated from audio information and based on input actions taken by the user.

Human-machine interface for displaying tactile information

A human-machine interface (HMI) in a textile for displaying tactile information and/or for detecting a human input. The human-machine interface (HMI) comprises a textile interface element, a control system, and a fluidic connection. The textile interface element comprises at least one chamber, wherein the at least one chamber is arranged between at least one of a top layer and a base layer. The textile interface element is in at least one of a deactivated state, a first activated state, or a second activated state. The interface also comprising a control system, comprising one of electronic elements, a drive module, and a control software. The interface comprises a fluidic connection to the at least one chamber and the control system, wherein the fluidic connection us issued for pumping a fluid into the at least one chamber or removing the fluid from the at least one chamber.

TAKTILES AKTORENELEMENT FÜR TAKTILES UND THERMISCHES FEEDBACK IN COMPUTEREINGABEGERÄTEN

STRENGTH-FED BACK CONTROL WHEEL

TACTILE ACTUATOR ELEMENT FOR TACTILE AND THERMAL FEEDBACK IN COMPUTER INPUT DEVICES

INDICATOR SYSTEM WITH TACTILE GUIDANCE

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

Input device and user interface interactions

In some embodiments, a device displays functionality information in response to receiving an indication of a first input for which a contact meets functionality display criteria. In some embodiments, a device generates a user interface that includes a navigation bar including images from different positions in a respective content item, and a representation of an adjacent content item. In some embodiments, a device moves a selection-indicator in a user interface by a predefined amount in response to receiving an indication of a first input that meets unitary movement criteria. In some embodiments, a device interprets movement of a contact of an input based at least in part on a grip of a user. In some embodiments, a device displays a plurality of character selection options when a text entry field is not tolerant of character ambiguity and a first input corresponds to a plurality of candidate characters.

Device, method, and graphical user interface for providing feedback for changing activation states of a user interface object

A device with a touch-sensitive surface and sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface, displays a user interface object; detects a contact having an intensity above an object-selection threshold; and detects movement of the contact that corresponds to a preliminary portion of a gesture for performing an operation corresponding to the user interface object. The device detects a reduction in intensity of the contact below an object release threshold. In response to detecting the reduction in intensity below the object-release threshold: in accordance with a determination that the movement meets predefined operation performance criteria, the device performs the operation and generates a first tactile output and in accordance with a determination that the movement does not meet the predefined operation-performance criteria, the device forgoes performance of the operation and generates a second tactile output different from the first tactile output.

Device, method, and graphical user interface for providing feedback for changing activation states of a user interface object

An electronic device with a touch-sensitive surface, a display, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface displays a user interface object having a plurality of activation states; detects a contact on the touch-sensitive surface; and detects an increase of intensity of the contact from a first intensity to a second intensity. In response to detecting the increase in intensity, the device: changes activation states M times, and generates a tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface corresponding to each change in activation state. The device detects a decrease of intensity of the contact from the second intensity to the first intensity; and in response to detecting the decrease in intensity, the device: changes activation states N times, and generates a tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface corresponding to each change in activation state, where N is different from M.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INTERFACE

A computer implemented method is performed at an electronic device adapted to receive user input and having a display. The method comprises displaying a subset of a set of items in a first display area of the display, maintaining a first marker corresponding to a position of the currently displayed subset within the set of items, receiving user input to navigate through the set of items, receiving a user initiated indication of an item within the set of items to be allocated a marker, maintaining a second marker corresponding to the position of the indicated item within the set of items, and notifying the user of the position of the indicated item during subsequent navigation through the set of items. An electronic device and computer program product are also provided.

IMPLEMENTING FORCE FEEDBACK OVER THE WORLD WIDE WEB AND OTHER COMPUTER NETWORKS

Force feedback is provided to a user of a client computer (14, 16) receiving information such as a web page over a network (12) such as the World Wide Web from a server machine (18). The client machine (14, 16) has a force feedback interface device (24, 26) through which the user experiences physical force feedback. The web page may include force feedback information to provide authored force effects. Force feedback is correlated to web page objects by a force feedback program running on the client and based on input information from the interface device (24, 26), the web page objects, and the force feedback information. Generic force effects can also be provided, which are applied uniformly at the client machine (14, 16) to all web page objects of a particular type as defined by user preferences at the client machine (14, 16). A web page authoring interface is also described that includes the ability to add force sensations to a web page.

IMPLEMENTING FORCE FEEDBACK OVER THE WORLD WIDE WEB AND OTHER COMPUTER NETWORKS

Force feedback is provided to a user of a client computer (14, 16) receiving information such as a web page over a network (12) such as the World Wide Web from a server machine (18). The client machine (14, 16) has a force feedback interface device (24, 26) through which the user experiences physical force feedback. The web page may include force feedback information to provide authored force effects. Force feedback is correlated to web page objects by a force feedback program running on the client and based on input information from the interface device (24, 26), the web page objects, and the force feedback information. Generic force effects can also be provided, which are applied uniformly at the client machine (14, 16) to all web page objects of a particular type as defined by user preferences at the client machine (14, 16). A web page authoring interface is also described that includes the ability to add force sensations to a web page.

INVISIBLE AND ONE-PIXEL SCROLL BARS

A graphical user interface uses scroll bars having a single pixel width and a much larger scroll button or thumb. Both the scroll bar and the scroll button may be controlled to have selective degrees of transparency so that they underlying image information may be seen under certain conditions. In one application, the scroll bar itself is invisible until a cursor approaches to within a specified proximity. The graphical user interface permit scroll bars to be displayed which follow an arbitrary path in either two or three dimensions.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING FORCE FEEDBACK OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK

An internet network force feedback system (10) which includes a server machine (18), a client machine (14) provided with the force feedback device (24), and one or more additional client machines (16) each of which may be provided with additional force feedback devices (26). The server machine is a computer or processor running TCP/IP server software and is connected to the Internet Client machine (14) runs internet browser software. The force feedback device (24) has sensors and actuators to monitor the input of the user and transmit the input to the client and receive response from the client and provide the force feedback sensations to the user.

MOUSE INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED CURSOR CONTROL

A force feedback interface device (14), coupled to a host computer (18), includes a manipulandum (12), such as a mouse, that is moveable in a local workspace (24). A cursor position (222) in the display frame (28) is reported to the host computer (18) derived from a reference position (204) of the mouse (12) in the local frame (30), and the host (18) displays the cursor (180); for example, the cursor position (222) may be scaled by a ballistics algorithm (206) based on mouse velocity to allow fine positioning or coarse motion of the cursor (180). A force (216) is output on the mouse (12), the force (216) being determined based on mouse reference data or cursor ballistic data, depending on the type of force, to reduce distortion between visual and force outputs. Assistive forces and indexing features are also provided to achieve the enhanced cursor control.

Tactile cue tactile cue device and driving method thereof

Character string retrieval device

System for sharing data between two or more users of computer system, uses organization of data into first and second containers, with communication between them, and uses XML documents for structuring data

L'invention concerne un système de traitement de données, comprenant des moyens de traitement exécutant une application orientée objets réactive et dans laquelle il peut exister des instants où les comportements d'objets différents sont vus par un utilisateur comme se produisant en parallèle, et dans laquelle au moins certains des objets présentent des états dans lesquels s'exécutent respectivement un ensemble ininterruptible d'une ou plusieurs premières actions et/ ou un ensemble interruptible d'une ou plusieurs secondes actions. Selon l'invention, chaque état de chaque objet est décomposé en un premier sous-état le cas échéant, dans lequel s'exécutent les seules premières actions, et en un ou plusieurs seconds sous-états le cas échéant, dans lesquels s'exécutent respectivement les secondes actions, et il est prévu en association avec les seconds sous-états un moyen de séquencement apte à communiquer de façon bidirectionnelle avec les objets dans chacun de leurs seconds sous-états pour ...

DESIGN OF FEELINGS OF FORCE INTENDED FOR APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMEES, YCOMPRIS SOUNDS

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD

휴대 단말기 및 그 동작 방법

... 본 발명은 휴대 단말기 및 그 동작 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 휴대 단말기의 동작 방법은 소정 모드에서 휴대 단말기의 터치를 감지하고, 감지된 터치에 기초하여 휴대 단말기가 그립(grip)된 것으로 판단되면, 휴대 단말기의 움직임을 감지하며, 소정 모드 및 상기 휴대 단말기의 움직임에 대응하여 상기 휴대 단말기의 모드를 변경한다. 본 발명에 따르면, 휴대 단말기를 그립한 상태에서 움직임으로 모드를 변경시킬 수 있기 때문에 사용자에게 편리함을 제공한다.

이동 단말기 및 그 제어방법

... 본 발명은 이동 단말기의 제어방법에 관한 것으로, 동작화면을 디스플레이부에 표시하는 단계; 상기 디스플레이부를 통해 미리 결정된 시간 동안 터치 입력을 수신하는 단계; 및 상기 터치 입력이 수신된 위치에 대응하는 방향으로 상기 동작화면을 스크롤하는 단계를 포함한다.

복수의 공진 주파수에서 햅틱 피드백을 제공하는 방법 및 시스템

... 복수의 공진 주파수에서 햅틱 피드백을 제공하는 방법 및 시스템이 개시된다. 예를 들면, 일 개시되는 장치는 기저부 및 복수의 돌출부를 구비하는 공진기를 포함하되, 복수의 돌출부 중 제1 돌출부는 제1 공진 주파수를 갖고 복수의 돌출부 중 제2 돌출부는 제2 공진 주파수를 가지며, 상기 장치는 공진기에 연결되고 제1 공진 주파수 및 제2 공진 주파수에서 햅틱 피드백 효과를 출력하도록 동작할 수 있는 압전 액추에이터를 더 포함한다.

DISPLAY BUTTON INPUT DEVICE AND A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME, CAPABLE OF PROVIDING MANIPULATION FEELING WHEN INPUTTING BUTTONS

PURPOSE: A display button input device and a portable electronic device having the same are provided to reduce a thickness of the input device by arranging a touch-screen interface on a display panel. CONSTITUTION: An input device includes a button frame(10), a touch interface(20), a display panel(30), and a manipulation feeling generating unit(50). The button frame includes at least one transparent button window. The touch interface includes a transparent touch sensor corresponding to the button window, detects a touch on the button window using the touch sensor, and outputs the detected result as a touch signal. The display panel receives the touch signal and provides an image corresponding to the touch signal to the button window. The manipulation feeling generating unit receives the touch signal and generates a mechanical vibration, right after the touch signal is inputted. © KIPO 2008 ...

TACTILE FEEDBACK APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TACTILE FEELING

Disclosed are a tactile feedback apparatus and a method for providing tactile feeling. The tactile feedback apparatus can include: a touch display unit which displays an object; a tactile information extraction unit which extracts tactile information corresponding to the object touched by a touch input means; a tactile information change unit which changes the tactile information based on sensing information of the touch input means which touched the object; and a tactile feedback provision unit which provides tactile feedback in accordance with the tactile information to the touch input means. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (100) Tactile feedback apparatus (110) Touch display (120) Sensing unit (130) Tactile information extraction unit (140) Tactile information change unit (150) Tactile feedback provision unit ...

INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE AND A STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING A PROGRAM, CAPABLE OF DISPLAYING VARIOUS INFORMATION ON A SCREEN HAVING A FINGER CONTACT SENSOR

PURPOSE: An information display device and a storage medium for storing a program are provided to exactly check whether a display location is contacted by a finger even though link indication information is hidden by finger contact, thereby enabling an accurate and rapid directing operation. CONSTITUTION: A CPU(1) detects a directing location directed by finger contact on a display screen(D). The CPU checks whether link directing information directing jump to a link place is displayed on a display range of the display screen designated by the detected directing location. If the link directing information is displayed on the display range, the CPU notifies that the link directing information is included in a corresponding display range. © KIPO 2009 ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING MESSAGE CONTENTS TO VIRTUAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOR VIBROTACTILE MESSAGING

ELECTRONIC DISPLAY DEVICE

According to an embodiment of the present invention, disclosed is an electronic display device which generates a display signal based on a data signal so that a driving module is operated to correspond to the display signal, thereby performing display by projection of a protrusion. Accordingly, the present invention can display information by tactile sense. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 (100) Electronic display device (200) First computing device (300) Second computing device ...

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR CONTROLLING TACTILE INTERFACE DEVICE

The present invention relates to a method, an apparatus and a computer-readable medium for controlling a tactile interface device and, more particularly, to a method, an apparatus and a computer-readable medium for controlling a tactile interface device of a new concept to enable the blind to more intuitively and efficiently interact with a computer by using tactile sensation with a method which is similar to a computer usage method of the general public. The method includes an input information generating step of generating input information to an application and an output information generating step of generating output information to the tactile interface device. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 (2000) Input/output control part (3000) Application execution part (4000) Network interface part (4300) Application (5100) Operating system (5200) Input/output control routine (AA) Processor (B) Computing device (BB) Memory ...

TERMINAL EQUIPPED WITH A TOUCH SCREEN AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

PURPOSE: A terminal equipped with a touch screen and a control method thereof are provided to recognize the accurate touch movement of the pointer easily when the pointer is touched on the touch screen of the terminal and pointer is moved and recognize that a drag of the object is accurately operated. CONSTITUTION: An output unit(150) outputs vibration. A controller outputs and controls the vibration while moving the pointer after touching the pointer on the touch screen. The controller is the pressure of the touch and drag speed. The vibration controls so that vibration be each other differently outputted. © KIPO 2009 ...

terminal and control method thereof

Input device and electronic machine using the input

The present invention provides an input device, which includes an image display portion 30 for displaying the information; a touch panel 15, by virtue of the user touch at the location corresponding to the information portion on the image display portion to conduct the information input; a vibration generation device 71 configured at the image display portion to feedback all sorts of touch feeling due to the different information types to the user; a vibration control circuit 73 for making the vibration generation device to generate different vibration based on the information type. The vibration generation device is composed of a dual-crystal piezoelectric actuator, the first actuator unit and the second actuator unit, which are made by lamination of a plurality of piezoelectric device layers 63. Thus, the present invention provides an input device, which employs the touch feeling of the user to actually realize the feedback to the user in response to the input operations for different ...

System And Method Of Tactile Access And Navigation For The Visually Impaired Within A Computer System

Tactile access and navigation system and method for visually impaired users operating within a computerized data environment including a bi-directional input-output system having one or more tactile displays and user-operable input controls; a data transformer for extracting display data from the computer and transforming that data into a form suitable for display by the one or more tactile displays; apparatus for arranging the display data into a predetermined structure of GUI elements for navigation by the bi-directional input-output system; and apparatus for providing display data to the one or more tactile displays in any of one or more viewing modes for displaying on the one or more tactile displays a tactile representation of graphical and textual data content; and one or more navigational modes for displaying on the one or more tactile displays a tactile representation of the orientation of the GUI elements within the structure.

GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE HAVING TOUCH DETECTABILITY

A control panel for a device which includes a graphical user interface (GUI) which displays several control icons that represent various control functions for the device. The control icons on the GUI have tactile detectability which is provided by either vibrotactile display, electrotactile display, or a combination of the two. A method of providing such a control panel is additionally disclosed.

A METHOD FOR DISPLAYING FLIPPING PAGES VIA ELECTROMECHANICAL INFORMATION BROWSING DEVICE

A method for displaying flipping pages of an electonic book via an electromechanical information browsing device that controls page flipping actions of information displayed as an e-book on a display device. The browsing device includes a controller that provides tactile feedback so as to lessen the user-interface differences between conventional books and e-books. Sensors and control mechanisms in the controller generate a series of electrical signals that are interpreted by the computer that displays the e-book to control various browsing operations, such as flipping pages, controlling a rate of page flipping, jumping to pre-set locations in the e-book, etc.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT SIMULATION USING AUDIO, VISUAL, AND TACTILE FEEDBACK

A multi-sensory experience is provided to a user of a device that has a touch screen through an arrangement in which audio, visual, and tactile feedback is utilized to create a sensation that the user is interacting with a physically-embodied, three-dimensional ('3-D') object. Motion having a particular magnitude, duration, or direction is imparted to the touch screen so that the user may locate objects displayed on the touch screen by feel. In an illustrative example, when combined with sound and visual effects such as animation, the tactile feedback creates a perception that a button on the touch screen moves when it is pressed by the user like a real, physically-embodied button. The button changes its appearance, an audible 'click' is played by the device, and the touch screen provides a tactile feedback force against the user's finger.

SAFE AND LOW COST COMPUTER PERIPHERALS WITH FORCE FEEDBACK FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS

A method and apparatus for providing safe and low-cost force feedback peripherals for consumer applications. A device microprocessor (26) local to an interface device (14) is coupled to the host (12) by a first interface bus (24). The microprocessor receives host commands from the host computer on the first interface bus, such as an RS-232 interface, and commands an actuator (30) to apply a force to a user object (22), such as a joystick, in response to host commands. A sensor (28) detects positions of the user object and outputs signals to the host on a second interface bus (25), such as a PC game port bus, separate from the firt bus. A safety switch (41) of the present invention disables the actuator when the interface device is not in use and enables the actuator when an amount of weight over a predetermined amount is placed on the joystick created by a user grasping the joystick.

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.

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE MOBILE TERMINAL

Provided are a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal in which various operations performed by the mobile terminal can be controlled based on a vibration-indicator image representing the intensity, pattern and frequency of vibration generated by the mobile terminal. Therefore, it is possible for a user to identify the vibration generated by the mobile terminal not only with his or her sense of touch but also with his or her sense of touch. In addition, it is possible to display a vibration-indicator image representing vibration generated upon the detection of an entity near and approaching the mobile terminal and change the vibration-indicator image according to the distance between the entity and the mobile terminal. Thus, it is possible to easily determine the state of the entity.

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.

INTERACTIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL INTERFACE FOR LEARNING

Embodiments include techniques for implementing an interactive and instructional interface for learning, the techniques include displaying an image on a display, and producing an auditory representation of the image. The techniques also include updating values associated with one or more inputs according to the image, and detecting a proximity and arrangement corresponding to the one or more inputs. The techniques include providing feedback based at least in part on the proximity and arrangement corresponding to the one or more inputs.

Host cache for haptic feedback effects

Methods and apparatus for efficient management of memory and force output in a force feedback system including a host computer and a force feedback device. A representation of device memory is maintained on the host computer to allow the host computer knowledge and control over storage and force effects in the device memory. A host cache for force effects is provided to allow almost unlimited numbers of force effects to be created for the device, where any force effects not able to fit in device memory are stored in the host cache. Other aspects of the invention include a playlist stored on the device of force effects being played by the device, and management of force output using relatively small, discrete time intervals.

Haptic feedback for button and scrolling action simulation in touch input devices

A planar touch control is used to provide input to a computer and haptic feedback is provided thereto. A touch control includes a touch input device with a planar touch surface that inputs a position signal to a processor associated with the computer based on a location of user implemented contact on the touch surface. The computer can position or modify a cursor or image in a displayed graphical environment based at least in part on the position signal, 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 via the touch surface.

Apparatus

An apparatus comprising: at least one sensor means for determining at least one proximate object; means for determining at least one parameter associated with the at least one proximate object; and means for generating by ultrasound at least one tactile effect to the determined at least one proximate object based on the at least one parameter.

Tactile input and output device

A tactile input and output device includes: a panel; a touch information obtaining unitobtaining touch positions; an order input determining unit determining setting information; a vibration position determining unit determining a first touch position and a second touch position, the first touch position observed in a spatial order, and corresponding to the determined setting information, and the second touch position being another one of the touch positions than the first touch position; and a multi-point simultaneous vibration control unit controlling the vibration on the panel to provide a predetermined vibration to the first touch position and provide no predetermined vibration to the second touch position.

TACTILE FEEDBACK DEVICE, AND TACTILE FEEDBACK DEVICE CONTROL METHOD

Dual chips exchange a signal indicating a pressing load detected for providing the tactile sensation such that application process based on the pressing load is performed. A tactile sensation providing apparatus according to the present invention includes a touch sensor, a load detection unit configured to detect the pressing load on the touch sensor for providing the tactile sensation, a tactile sensation providing unit configured to vibrate a touch face of the touch sensor, a tactile sensation provision control unit configured to control drive of the tactile sensation providing unit, and a main control unit configured to control an application. The tactile sensation provision control unit transmits the pressing load to the main control unit. The main control unit, based on an output of the touch sensor and the pressing load received from the tactile sensation provision control unit, performs the application process.

TACTILE-FEEL PRESENTATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING TACTILE FEEL

A haptic feedback device (400) which provides haptic feedback to a user touching a panel, the haptic feedback device including: the panel (101); a position obtaining unit (102) which obtains a first touch position touched on the panel by the user and a second touch position touched on the panel by the user after the first touch position; a speed calculation unit (105) which calculates a speed of a touch starting at the first touch position and ending at the second touch position; a modulation signal generation unit (407) which generates a modulation signal having a frequency component at a frequency that increases with the speed; a carrier signal generation unit (108) which generates a carrier signal for vibrating the panel; a modulation unit (109) which modulates the carrier signal using the modulation signal; and an actuator (110) which provides haptic feedback to the user by vibrating the panel in accordance with the modulated carrier signal.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING HAPTIC BANDWIDTH IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TACTILEY RESPONSIVE USER INTERFACE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an actuator having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness. SOLUTION: There are provided a method and an apparatus for implementing a user interface device (such as a mouse or a trackball) having electronically controllable tactile responsiveness which is flexibly programmable. The user interface device has at least two wheel sets consisting of a plurality of wheels that move as the interface device is operated. A servo motor 116 is attached to each of the at least two wheel sets. A position encoder 118 is associated with each servo motor 116 and outputs position information to a controller 120. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT ...

УСТРОЙСТВО, СПОСОБ, КОМПЬЮТЕРНАЯ ПРОГРАММА И ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЬСКИЙ ИНТЕРФЕЙС

Изобретение относится к устройствам обработки информации. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении тактильной индикации, позволяющей пользователю различать активные состояния устройства без необходимости представления на дисплее дополнительной информации. Устройство содержит процессор и память, содержащую компьютерный программный код, при этом указанная память и указанный компьютерный программный код конфигурированы для обеспечения выполнения указанным устройством предоставления части, доступной для выбора пользователем и ввода указанного устройства в первое активное состояние или второе активное состояние, причем в указанном первом активном состоянии указанная часть, доступная для выбора пользователем, активирована в ответ на первый режим активации и в указанном втором активном состоянии указанная часть, доступная для выбора пользователем, не активирована в ответ на указанный первый режим активации и конфигурирования указанного устройства для обеспечения тактильной индикации того ...

УСТРОЙСТВА И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЯ ИНФОРМАЦИИ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЮ НА ТАКТИЛЬНОЙ ВЫХОДНОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ МОБИЛЬНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

Изобретение относится к устройствам представления информации пользователю. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении возможности представления информации пользователю без необходимости формировать аудио и визуальный вывод. Такой результат достигается тем, что определяют информацию для передачи пользователю, форматируют информацию для представления на тактильной выходной поверхности для формирования форматированной информации, указывающей информацию относительной величины, и активируют локализованный участок тактильной выходной поверхности, чтобы формировать область осязательной активации, соответствующую форматированной информации, при этом область осязательной активации обеспечивает тактильное восприятие пользователю, касающемуся тактильной выходной поверхности, и при этом относительный размер области осязательной активации по сравнению с размером по меньшей мере участка тактильной выходной поверхности указывает информацию относительной величины. 4 н. и 56 з.п. ф-лы, 26 ил.

СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ СОГЛАСОВАНИЯ ТАКТИЛЬНОГО ОТКЛИКА В УСТРОЙСТВЕ, ЧУВСТВИТЕЛЬНОМ К КАСАНИЮ

... 1. Способ устройства, чувствительного к касанию, содержащий этапы, на которых:принимают ввод касанием в первой области устройства, чувствительного к касанию;выводят первый сигнал частоты возбуждения к одному или более тактильным преобразователям устройства, чувствительного к касанию;принимают ввод касанием во второй области устройства, чувствительного к касанию; ивыводят второй сигнал частоты возбуждения к одному или более тактильным преобразователям устройства, чувствительного к касанию.2. Способ по п.1, дополнительно содержащий этапы, на которых:возбуждают один или более тактильных преобразователей устройства, чувствительного к касанию, на первой частоте возбуждения; ивозбуждают один или более тактильных преобразователей устройства, чувствительного к касанию, на второй частоте возбуждения.3. Способ по п.1, дополнительно содержащий этапы, на которых:определяют собственные частотные характеристики различных областей устройства, чувствительного к касанию, путем выполнения анализа методом ...

Verfahren zur Bereitstellung von Krafteffekten mittels einer Kraftrückkopplungsvorrichtung und Vorrichtung hierfür

Verfahren zur Bereitstellung von Krafteffekten mittels einer Kraftrückkopplungsvorrichtung mit einer örtlichen Steuerung der Ausgabe von Kraftempfindungen, wobei die Kraftrückkopplungsvorrichtung an einen Host-Computer gekoppelt ist und das Verfahren umfasst: Empfangen eines Krafteffekt-Ladebefehls von einem Anwendungsprogramm, wobei der Krafteffekt-Ladebefehl die Daten zur Speicherung eines Krafteffektes in einem Gerätespeicher anweist; gekennzeichnet durch; Erzeugen einer Gerätespeicherdarstellung, wobei der Gerätespeicher auf der Kraftrückkopplungsvorrichtung vorgesehen ist und die Darstellung im Speicher des Host-Computers abgelegt wird, wobei das Anwendungsprogramm auf dem Host-Computer läuft; Speichern der Daten für den Krafteffekt in der Gerätespeicherdarstellung, wobei in der Darstellung eine größere Anzahl dieser Krafteffekte gespeichert werden kann als in dem Gerätespeicher; Bestimmen, ob der Gerätespeicher den Krafteffekt speichern kann, durch Überprüfen der Gerätespeicherdarstellung ...

Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit einem Touchscreen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Kraftfahrzeuges (1) mit einem Display (12) zur Darstellung veränderlicher Informationen und einem über dem Display (12) angeordneten Touchscreen (11) zur Eingabe von Befehlen durch Berühren des Touchscreens (11), wobei mittels des Displays (12) ein Bedienelement zur Bedienung einer Funktion des Kraftfahrzeuges (1) durch Berühren des Touchscreens (11) im Bereich des Bedienelementes dargestellt wird, und wobei die Funktion des Kraftfahrzeuges (1) aufgrund einer in der Umgebung des Touchscreens (11) ausgeführten Geste einer Hand ohne Berührung des Touchscreens (11) ausgeführt wird.

Verfahren zur taktilen Interaktion eines Benutzers mit einem elektronischen Gerät sowie elektronisches Gerät dazu

Vorgeschlagen werden einVerfahren zur taktilen Interaktion eines Benutzers mit einem elektronischen Gerät (1), wobei das elektronische Gerät aufweist- eine Bedienoberfläche (121)- eine Abtrasteinrichtung (13) zur Erzeugung eines Abtastsignals in Abhängigkeit einer Position einer Berührung auf der Bedienoberfläche (121) mit einem Bedienmittel (3)- eine Vibrationseinrichtung (16) zur Erzeugung eines mechanischen Impulses in der Bedienoberfläche (121),wobei auf der Bedienoberfläche (121) mindestens ein Bedienbereich (124, 125) angeordnet wird,wobei ein mechanischer Impuls in der Bedienoberfläche (121) in Abhängigkeit einer Berührung der Bedienoberfläche (121) mit dem Bedienmittel (3) in dem Bedienbereich (124, 125) erzeugt wird,welches sich dadurch auszeichnet,dass innerhalb des Bedienbereichs (124, 125) eine virtuelle Kante (1242, 1252) vorgesehen wird, welche einem Rand (1241, 1251) des Bedienbereichs (124, 125) vorgelagert ist,und dass ein mechanischer Impuls zur Erzeugung einer taktil ...

Memory and force output management for a force feedback system

Method and apparatus for providing haptic feedback

Products and processes for providing haptic feedback are described. One such product includes a rocker switch (2) and an actuator (6) in communication with the rocker switch (2). The rocker switch (2) is operable to output a first signal. The actuator (6) is operable to provide haptic feedback associated with the first signal.

An apparatus

Tactile output device and system

METHOD OF THE CONTROLLING OF A FORCE FEEDBACK DEVICE IN A MULTITASKING A GRAPHIC LANDLORD ENVIRONMENT

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY TACTILE FEEDBACK IN PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Haptisches Feedback-Element eines Eingabeelements für elektronische Apparate

The invention relates to an actuator for a haptic feedback element of an input element for electronic devices, the actuator being designed as an electrostatic parallel-plate actuator and comprising electrode plates held at a variable normal distance from one another, to which an electrical voltage can be applied and between which a dielectric that differs from air is arranged. In said actuator, the dielectric has a relative permittivity of 5-1000 and a specific insulation resistance of 107-1010 Ωm.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR DEVELOPING FROM SYSTEMS TO FEELING THE ACTUATING FORCE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS WITH FORCE FEEDBACK

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

ТАКТILЕS АКТОRЕNЕLЕМЕNТ FÜR ТАКТILЕS UND ТНЕRМISСНЕS FЕЕDВАСК IN СОМРUТЕRЕINGАВЕGЕRÄТЕN

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK

Electronic device including sensed location based driving of haptic actuators and related methods

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SENSED LOCATION BASED DRIVING OF HAPTIC ACTUATORS AND RELATED METHODS Abstract An electronic device may include a device housing, a touch display carried by the device housing and configured to sense a user input at a location thereon, and haptic actuators spaced apart within the device housing. The electronic device may also include a controller coupled to the touch display and the haptic actuators. The controller may be configured to cooperate with the touch display to determine a sensed location of the user input on the touch display, and drive the haptic actuators to focus a haptic sensation at the sensed location on the touch display. 21 r --- CONTROLLER HAPTIC HAPTIC AUATOR ACTUATOR:, 40a -'24 40b ...

Reduced-size interfaces for managing alerts

An electronic device with a display can receive an alert comprising information, and in response to receiving the alert, issue a perceptual output. The device can detect a user input and determine whether the user input was detected within a predetermined time interval after the perceptual output. In accordance with a determination that the user input was detected within the predetermined time interval, the device can display a notification on the display, wherein the notification comprises a first portion of the information. If the device continues to detect the user input after a second predetermined time period, the device can display a second portion of the information, where the second portion is different from the first portion.

Device, method, and graphical user interface for forgoing generation of tactile output for a multi-contact gesture

An electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface: detects, on the touch-sensitive surface, a gesture that includes an increase of intensity of a contact above a respective intensity threshold. In response to detecting the gesture: in accordance with a determination that the gesture includes a first number of contacts, the device generates a tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface; and in accordance with a determination that the gesture includes a second number of contacts different from the first number, the device forgoes generating the tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface.

Audio/Visual Device User Interface with Tactile Feedback

A user interface for an audio/visual device includes a touch sensor in which the touch sensor is vibrated by an actuator coupled thereto to provide a user with a virtual texture for a corresponding menu on which the user is provided with the impression that menu item have textures, where the menu may extend about the periphery of a display element so as to at least partially surround a display area in which a visual portion of an audio/visual program may be played and possibly in a manner corresponding to how a surface defined on the touch sensor at least partially surrounds another manually-operable control.

System and method for providing haptic feedback from haptic textile

A system includes a haptic textile comprising a plurality of haptic threads configured to provide haptic feedback, and an ancillary electronic device configured to transfer data to or from the haptic textile.

Force feedback system including multi-tasking graphical host environment and interface device

A force feedback system provides components for use in a force feedback system including a host computer and a force feedback interface device. An architecture for a host computer allows multi-tasking application programs to interface with the force feedback device without conflicts, where a single active application may output forces. A background application also provides force effects to be output and allows a user to assign force effects to graphical objects in a graphical user interface. Force feedback effects and structures are further described, such as events and enclosures.

Context-dependent haptic confirmation system

A haptic confirmation system is provided that produces a confirmation haptic effect in response to a user interaction with a user interface element, where the confirmation haptic effect is based on context metadata. The context metadata is mapped to one or more haptic parameters. A haptic signal is generated based on the one or more haptic parameters. The haptic signal is sent to an actuator configured to receive the haptic signal. The actuator utilized the haptic signal to generate the confirmation haptic effect.

Systems and Methods for Surface Elements that Provide Electrostatic Haptic Effects

One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a processor configured to determine an electrostatic force (ESF)-based haptic effect and transmit a haptic signal associated with the ESF-based haptic effect. The illustrative system also includes an ESF controller in communication with the processor, the ESF controller configured to receive the haptic signal, determine an ESF signal based at least in part on the haptic signal, and transmit the ESF signal. The illustrative system further includes a surface configured to contact a user, and an ESF device coupled to the surface and in communication with the ESF controller, the ESF device configured to receive the ESF signal and output the ESF-based haptic effect on the surface. 1. A system comprising: determine an electrostatic force (ESF)-based haptic effect; and', 'transmit a haptic signal associated with the ESF-based haptic effect;, 'a processor configured to receive the haptic signal,', 'determine an ESF signal based at least in part on the haptic signal, and', 'transmit the ESF signal;, 'an ESF controller in communication with the processor, the ESF controller configured toa surface configured to contact a user; andan ESF device coupled to the surface and in communication with the ESF controller, the ESF device configured to receive the ESF signal and output the ESF-based haptic effect on the surface.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surface is associated with an article configured to be worn by the user.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the article comprises one of: a sleeve claim 2 , a watch claim 2 , an article of clothing claim 2 , a hat claim 2 , a jacket claim 2 , gloves claim 2 , a ring claim 2 , jewelry claim 2 , a collar claim 2 , or glasses.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surface is associated with a manipulable device.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the manipulable device is configured to be held claim 4 , grasped claim 4 , a standalone device claim 4 , or a component of a device.6. The ...

Systems and Methods for Multi-Output Electrostatic Haptic Effects

One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a processor configured to determine a haptic effect, wherein the haptic effect includes a static ESF effect or a confirmation ESF effect; and transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect. The illustrative system also includes an ESF controller in communication with the processor, the ESF controller configured to receive the haptic signal, determine an ESF signal based at least in part on the haptic signal, and transmit the ESF signal. The illustrative system further includes an ESF device in communication with the ESF controller, the ESF device including an ESF cell and configured to receive the ESF signal and output the haptic effect. 1. A system comprising: determine a haptic effect, wherein the haptic effect comprises a static ESF effect or a confirmation ESF effect; and', 'transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect;, 'a processor configured to receive the haptic signal,', 'determine an ESF signal based at least in part on the haptic signal, and', 'transmit the ESF signal; and, 'an ESF controller in communication with the processor, the ESF controller configured toan ESF device in communication with the ESF controller, the ESF device comprising an ESF cell and configured to receive the ESF signal and output the haptic effect.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ESF device comprises a plurality of ESF cells.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of ESF cells comprise nine ESF cells configured in a three-by-three matrix.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of ESF cells comprise interlocking ESF cells.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ESF signal comprises a plurality of sinusoids with varying frequencies.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second ESF device claim 1 , and wherein determining the haptic effect comprises determining a different ESF signal for each ESF device.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ESF device is coupled to a ...

Systems and Methods for Transmitting Haptic Messages

Systems and methods for transmitting haptic messages are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of: receiving at least one sensor signal from at least one sensor of a mobile device, the at least one sensor signal associated with a movement of the mobile device, determining a message to be displayed in a user interface based at least in part on the at least one sensor signal, and causing the message to be displayed.

Systems and Methods for Providing Haptic Feedback Via a Case

One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a case configured to mechanically couple with a mobile device and position the mobile device such that the mobile device serves as a display for the case. The system also includes a processor coupled to the case and configured to generate a haptic signal based at least in part on a characteristic of the case. The system also includes a haptic output device in communication with the processor and configured to receive the haptic signal and output a haptic effect in response to the haptic signal.

Systems and Methods for a Texture Engine

Systems and methods for a texture engine are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system includes: a processor configured to receive a display signal including a plurality of pixels, determine a haptic effect comprising a texture, and transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to an actuator in communication with the processor, the actuator configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect. 1. A system comprising: receive a display signal comprising a color and an intensity of the color;', 'assign a haptic value to each color;', 'determine a haptic effect comprising a texture, wherein determining the haptic effect comprises determining the haptic value associated with one or more of the colors; and', 'transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect, wherein the haptic signal comprises a direction of operation and an intensity of operation, wherein the direction of operation is based in part on the color and the intensity of operation is based in part on an intensity of the color; and, 'a processor configured toan actuator in communication with the processor, the actuator configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display in communication with the processor claim 1 , the display configured to receive the display signal and output an image claim 1 , and wherein the texture is output onto a surface of the display.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a touch-sensitive interface configured to detect user interaction and wherein the processor is further configured to determine the haptic effect based at least in part on the user interaction.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the touch-sensitive interface is configured to detect a speed of the user interaction and wherein determining the haptic effect comprises adjusting the haptic effect to correspond with the speed of the user interaction.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the touch-sensitive ...

Systems and Methods for Optical Transmission of Haptic Display Parameters

Systems and methods for optical transmission of haptic display parameters are disclosed. One disclosed method includes receiving an image signal from an image sensor, the image signal associated with an image, determining a haptic signal based at least in part on the image signal, generating a haptic effect signal based at least in part on the haptic signal, and transmitting the haptic effect signal to a haptic output device.

HAPTIC FEEDBACK SCREEN USING PIEZOELECTRIC POLYMER

The present invention relates to a haptic feedback screen using a piezoelectric polymer. The present invention provides a haptic feedback screen using a piezoelectric polymer, which comprises: a piezoelectric polymer layer made of a transparent piezoelectric polymer material; an upper electrode and a lower electrode disposed on an upper surface of and under a lower surface of the piezoelectric polymer layer, respectively, the upper electrode and the lower electrode being made of a transparent material; a transparent cover disposed on the upper electrode; and a transparent substrate disposed under the lower electrode, wherein the piezoelectric polymer layer generates vibration in a touch area by a power applied between the upper electrode and the lower electrode when a touch occurs on the transparent cover. The present invention can implement an overall or partial haptic feedback function by applying a transparent piezoelectric polymer material to a touch screen.

A Touch Display Device with Tactile Feedback

An apparatus comprising: an image processor configured to determine at least one image parameter with respect to at least one image displayed on at least one display; a touch controller configured to determine at least one touch parameter with respect to the at least one display configured to display the at least one image; and a tactile effect generator configured to generate at least one tactile signal based on the at least one touch parameter and the at least one image parameter.

Systems and Methods for Pressure-Based Haptic Effects

One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a sensor configured to detect a user interaction with a touch surface and transmit a sensor signal including data associated with a pressure of the user interaction. The illustrative system also includes a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured to: receive the sensor signal; determine, based on the sensor signal, a pressure level; determine a user interface level based at least in part on the pressure level; perform a function associated with the user interface level and the user interaction; determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the user interface level and the user interaction; generate a haptic signal based at least in part on the haptic effect; and transmit the haptic signal. The illustrative system further includes a haptic output device in configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect. 1. A system comprising:an automotive device that includes a capacitive sensor configured to detect a capacitance between a vehicle occupant and the automotive device and generate a sensor signal based on the capacitance, wherein the automotive device does not include a touch-screen display;a haptic output device coupled to the automotive device, wherein the haptic output device is configured to receive a haptic signal and output a haptic effect to the automotive device;a processor communicatively coupled to the automotive device; and receive the sensor signal;', 'determine the haptic effect based on the sensor signal; and', 'transmit the haptic signal to the haptic output device based on the sensor signal to cause the haptic output device to output the haptic effect., 'a memory comprising program code that is executable by the processor to cause the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the automotive device is a push button.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the automotive device is a joystick.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the automotive device is a ...

Control device for a motor vehicle and control method

The present invention relates to a new process for the synthesis of Colesevelam, which is used in therapy in cases of hypercholesterolemia due to low density lipoproteins. Said process comprises the reaction, in a basic environment, of polyallylamine with: i) at least one alkylating agent of formula X—(CH 2 ) 9 —CH 3 and at least one alkylating agent of formula Y—(CH 2 ) 6 —N + (CH 3 ) 3 Z − , wherein X and Y are each independently a leaving group, and Z is a halogen; and ii) at least one crosslinking agent. The present invention also relates to the Colesevelam obtainable by the above process.

Drive controlling apparatus, electronic device, computer-readable recording medium, and drive controlling method

A drive controlling apparatus, which drives a vibrating element of an electronic device including a display part, a top panel having a manipulation surface, a coordinate detector, and the vibrating element, includes a storage part configured to store image data for a scrollable image in association with data representing a position of an edge, or with data representing a scrollable direction; and a drive controlling part configured to drive the vibrating element according to a first pattern when the edge is not being displayed, and to drive the vibrating element according to a second pattern when the edge is being displayed, or configured to drive the vibrating element according to a third pattern when the direction of the scrolling operation is the scrollable direction and to drive the vibrating element according to a fourth pattern when the direction of the scrolling operation is not the scrollable direction.

MULTI-MODAL TOUCHPAD

A multi-modal touchpad can include: a touchscreen; at least one type of input sensor; a motion sensor; a haptic feedback device; and a multi-modal controller operably coupled with: the at least one type of input sensor so as to receive sensor data therefrom; the motion sensor so as to receive motion sensor data therefrom; the haptic feedback device so as to provide instructional haptic data to the haptic feedback device; a data interface that operably couples the multi-modal controller with an operating system of a device having the multi-modal touchpad; and a graphics user interface provided from the multi-modal controller to the display so as to display data from the multi-modal controller to the display. The at least one type of sensor can include a force sensor or a proximity sensor operably coupled with the physical sensing surface. 1. A multi-modal touchpad comprising:a display having a physical sensing surface and configured as a touchscreen;at least one type of input sensor operably coupled with the physical sensing surface;a motion sensor;a haptic feedback device operably coupled with the physical sensing surface; and the at least one type of input sensor so as to receive sensor data therefrom;', 'the motion sensor so as to receive motion sensor data therefrom;', 'the haptic feedback device so as to provide instructional haptic data to the haptic feedback device;', 'a data interface that operably couples the multi-modal controller with an operating system of a device having the multi-modal touchpad; and', 'a graphics user interface provided from the multi-modal controller to the display so as to display data from the multi-modal controller to the display., 'a multi-modal controller operably coupled with2. The multi-modal touchpad of claim 1 , the at least one type of input sensor comprising:a force sensor operably coupled with the physical sensing surface, wherein the multi-modal controller is operably coupled with the force sensor so as to receive force ...

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.

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. 1. A method of transmitting haptic effects from a first device to a second device , the method comprising:displaying a first visual representation of a virtual message object having an associated virtual physical parameter at the first device;generating a haptic effect based on the virtual physical parameter at the first device;receiving a command at the first device to send the virtual message object to the second device;in response to the command, sending a message to the second device, wherein the message is configured to display a second visual representation of the virtual message object at the second device and generate the haptic effect based on the virtual physical parameter at the second device; andin response to the command, causing the first visual representation to disappear from the first device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the virtual physical parameter is based on a sensor signal received at the first device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor signal is generated by an accelerometer and is in response to a movement of the first device claim 2 , and the haptic effect is a vibratory haptic effect based on the movement.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor signal is in response to a user input selecting a texture claim 2 , and the haptic effect simulates the texture.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the command is received in response to a user gesture on a ...

Electronic device and control method of electronic device

An electronic device includes a tactile sensation providing unit 30 configured to provide a tactile sensation to a contact object being in contact with a panel 10 and a controller 50 configured to control the tactile sensation providing unit 30 based on an amount of change of data based on press to the panel 10.

Substrate

A substrate includes: a plurality of wiring patterns arranged to face each other; an electronic component that is disposed between the wiring patterns and has electrodes at both end portions; and a conductive member that connects the wiring patterns to the electrodes, wherein the wiring patterns have such a shape that a distance between the wiring patterns changes in a region where the electronic component is disposed.

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a display panel, a first force sensor, a first vibration generator, and a first electromagnetic wave shielding member. The first force sensor is disposed under the display panel. The first vibration generator is disposed under the display panel and adjacent to the first force sensor. The first electromagnetic wave shielding member surrounds side surfaces of the first vibration generator. 1. A display device comprising:a display panel;a first force sensor disposed under the display panel;a first vibration generator disposed under the display panel and adjacent to the first force sensor; anda first electromagnetic wave shielding member surrounding side surfaces of the first vibration generator.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the first electromagnetic wave shielding member is closer to the display panel than an upper surface of the first vibration generator.3. The display device of claim 1 , further comprising:a middle frame disposed under the display panel.4. The display device of claim 3 , wherein the first electromagnetic wave shielding member is between a lower surface of the display panel and an upper surface of the middle frame.5. The display device of claim 3 , further comprising:a first adhesive layer attached to the first electromagnetic wave shielding member, the first adhesive layer being between a lower surface of the display panel and the first electromagnetic wave shielding member; anda second adhesive layer attached to the first electromagnetic wave shielding member and an upper surface of the middle frame.6. The display device of claim 3 , wherein:the first electromagnetic wave shielding member protrudes from an upper surface of the middle frame; andthe display device further comprises a third adhesive layer attached to the first electromagnetic wave shielding member, the third adhesive layer being between a lower surface of the display panel and the first electromagnetic wave shielding member.7. ...

Interval selection interface for a touchscreen device

A computer system provides a user interface for selecting intervals on a touchscreen device. A user interface is generated with a plurality of interval elements each representing an interval within a sequence. Contact is detected on the screen by a user at a location corresponding to the interval element and associated with a selected interval. A plurality of adjustment elements are generated proximate to the selected interval, wherein the adjustment elements enable modification of a span of the selected interval and a position of the selected interval in the sequence. A selection of one or more adjustment elements is received. One or more from a group of the span and position of the selected interval are modified based on the selected one or more adjustment elements. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and program product for providing a user interface for selecting intervals on a touchscreen device in substantially the same manner described above.

HAPTIC FEEDBACK AND CAPACITIVE SENSING IN A TRANSPARENT TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY

Consistent with an example embodiment, a user (touch screen) interface has haptic feedback. The user interface comprises, a substrate, a transparent bottom electrode on top of the substrate, a transparent wrinkling layer on top of the transparent bottom electrode, a transparent top electrode on top of the transparent wrinkling layer; and a transparent protective surface on top of the transparent top electrode. The transparent wrinkling layer changes from a smooth surface to a roughened surface upon application of a voltage between the top electrode and the bottom electrode; the voltage generates an electrostatic force mutually attracting the top and bottom electrodes to exert a compressive force upon the transparent wrinkling layer sufficient to generate a degree of surface wrinkling that is perceptible to the touch. 1. A user interface having haptic feedback , the user interface comprising:a substrate,a transparent bottom electrode on top of the substrate;a transparent wrinkling layer on top of the transparent bottom electrode; 'wherein the transparent wrinkling layer changes from a smooth surface to a roughened surface upon application of a voltage between the top electrode and the bottom electrode, the voltage generating an electrostatic force mutually attracting the top and bottom electrodes to exert a compressive force upon the transparent wrinkling layer sufficient to generate a degree of surface wrinkling perceptible to the touch; and', 'a transparent top electrode on top of the transparent wrinkling layer; and'}a transparent protective surface on top of the transparent top electrode.2. The user interface as recited in claim 1 , wherein the degree of surface wrinkling is a function of a spatial wavelength (λ) a modulation depth (a) claim 1 , a Poisson's ratio (ν) claim 1 , and a thickness (D) of the transparent wrinkling layer.3. The user interface as recited in claim 1 , wherein the voltage on the top electrode is conductively or capacitively supplied or ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING VIBRATION

A control method in an input device is provided. The control method includes receiving, from a portable device, event information corresponding to coordinates indicated by the input device, and controlling a display of the input device based on the received event information. 1. A control method in an input device , the control method comprising:receiving, from a portable device, event information corresponding to coordinates indicated by the input device; andcontrolling a display of the input device based on the received event information.2. The control method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the event information comprises receiving event information related to an object displayed on the portable device at a position corresponding to the coordinates indicated by the input device.3. The control method of claim 2 , wherein receiving the event information comprises receiving image data of an image at the spot corresponding to the coordinates indicated by the input device.4. The control method of claim 3 , wherein controlling the display comprises displaying the received image data on the display.5. The control method of claim 4 , wherein controlling the display comprises sequentially displaying at least a part of the image data to the whole image data.6. The control method of claim 4 , further comprising acquiring a selection of at least a part of the image data displayed on the display.7. The control method of claim 6 , further comprising transmitting an event execution command corresponding to the selected at least part of the image data to the portable device claim 6 , wherein the portable device operates based on the event execution command.8. The control method of claim 7 , wherein the portable device further operates based on the coordinates of the input device.9. The control method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , from the portable device claim 1 , pressure information indicating a contact pressure between the portable device and the input ...

Haptically Enabled User Interface

A device has a user interface that generates a haptic effect in response to user inputs or gestures. In one embodiment, the device receives an indication that the user is scrolling through a list of elements and an indication that an element is selected. The device determines the scroll rate and generates a haptic effect that has a magnitude that is based on the scroll rate. 1. A system comprising:a processor; and receive an indication that an object has been flicked by a user gesture and that the object has reached an end point that causes the object to bounce;', 'cause a haptic effect to be output when the object has reached the end point, wherein the haptic effect decreases in magnitude as the bounced object comes to rest; and', 'cause a second haptic effect to be output to confirm that the bounced object has come to rest., 'a memory on which instructions executable by the processor are stored to cause the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the memory further comprises instructions executable by the processor to cause the processor to determine a speed of the flick claim 1 , wherein a speed of the object is determined based on the speed of the flick.3. A device comprising:a processor; and store a gesture on the device, wherein the gesture comprises a user interaction associated with a directional motion on a touchscreen, and', 'cause a dynamic haptic effect that simulates the gesture to be output, wherein the dynamic haptic effect is applied to different individual portions of the touchscreen in series to simulate the directional motion., 'a memory on which instructions executable by the processor are stored to cause the processor to4. The device of claim 3 , wherein causing the dynamic haptic effect to be output comprises causing a haptic effect that changes amplitude to simulate a varied pressure portion of the gesture to be output claim 3 , wherein the varied pressure portion includes a varied finger pressure data pattern associated with the ...

Self-service virtual store system

Provided is a self-service virtual store system. The self-service virtual store includes a server comprising a memory, a database stored in the memory, and a processor, wherein the database contains data for a 3D virtual store front, wherein the data for the 3D virtual store front comprises data including a plurality of visually perceptible elements, which visually perceptible elements correspond to the 3D virtual store front, particular items in the 3D virtual store front, and avatars. The self-service virtual store includes a computer coupled to the server wherein a user interfaces with the server through the computer. The server is programmed to provide to users a virtual shopping experience in a virtual environment, wherein users utilize avatars to move within the virtual environment and perform shopping function.

INPUT DEVICE

An input device includes: a detector configured to detect an operation state of an operation body on an operation surface; a controller configured to execute an input control with respect to a predetermined instrument in accordance with the operation state of the operation body; and a drive portion configured to vibrate the operation surface. A selection position of the operation buttons on a display is correlated to a coordinate position of the operation body on the operation surface. The drive portion generates a predetermined vibration on the operation surface for a predetermined period in response to determining that the selection position of the operation buttons on the display is changed from one operation button to another operation button. 1. An input device comprising:a detector configured to detect an operation state of an operation body on an operation surface of the input device, the operation surface receiving an operation carried out by the operation body;a controller configured to execute an input control with respect to a predetermined instrument in accordance with the operation state of the operation body detected by the detector; anda drive portion configured to vibrate the operation surface according to a control by the controller,wherein:the predetermined instrument includes a display portion that displays a plurality of operation buttons;a selection position of the plurality of operation buttons on the display portion is correlated to a coordinate position of the operation body on the operation surface; andthe controller controls the drive portion to generate a predetermined vibration on the operation surface for a predetermined period in response to determining that the selection position of the plurality of operation buttons on the display portion is changed from one of the plurality of operation buttons to another one of the plurality of operation buttons by a moving of the operation body on the operation surface.2. The input device according ...

Mobile Device with Edge Activation

A mobile device with edge activation is provided. The mobile device comprises: a housing; a data capture component; an actuator disposed on a side of the housing and configured to activate the data capture component when actuated; a display, disposed within the housing; a touch screen disposed on the display; a tactile indicator at the housing between the actuator and the touch screen; and, an activation area of the touch screen, adjacent the tactile indicator, the activation area configured to initiate a digital location for activating the data capture component when touch input is received at the activation area. 1. A mobile device comprising:a housing;a data capture component;an actuator disposed on a side of the housing and configured to activate the data capture component when actuated;a display, disposed within the housing;a touch screen disposed on the display;a tactile indicator at the housing between the actuator and the touch screen; and,an activation area of the touch screen, adjacent the tactile indicator, the activation area configured to initiate a digital location for activating the data capture component when touch input is received at the activation area.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , further comprising a visual indicator at the touch screen claim 1 , the visual indicator indicating a location of the activation area and the actuator.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the display is configured to render a visual indicator of a location of the activation area and the actuator.4. The mobile device of claim 1 , further comprising a light configured to illuminate the activation area when one or more of: the touch input is received at the activation area; and respective touch input is received at the actuator.5. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the tactile indicator comprises a notch at the housing adjacent the actuator.6. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the tactile indicator comprises one or more bumps at the housing adjacent the ...

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.

Electronic device including sensed location based driving of haptic actuators and related methods

An electronic device may include a device housing, a touch display carried by the device housing and configured to sense a user input at a location thereon, and haptic actuators spaced apart within the device housing. The electronic device may also include a controller coupled to the touch display and the haptic actuators. The controller may be configured to cooperate with the touch display to determine a sensed location of the user input on the touch display, and drive the haptic actuators to focus a haptic sensation at the sensed location on the touch display.

Systems and Methods for User Generated Content Authoring

Systems and methods for user generated content authoring are disclosed. One illustrative method disclosure herein includes: receiving a video signal; displaying a user interface associated with haptic authoring; detecting a gesture associated with a haptic effect; determining a haptic effect based in part on the gesture; associating the haptic effect with a location in the video signal; and storing the video signal and the associated haptic effect. 1. A method for content authoring comprising:displaying an image associated with a video on a touchscreen display;displaying a user interface associated with haptic authoring on the touchscreen display, wherein the user interface comprises the image and a timeline associated with the video, the timeline positioned overtop of the image and comprising a sequence of frames indicating a plurality of video locations;displaying a plurality of graphical representations of haptic effects overtop of the timeline;selecting a selected haptic effect from the plurality of graphical representations of haptic effects;applying the selected haptic effect to a selected video location of the video; andadjusting a location in time in the video at which to locate the selected haptic effect.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the video is received from a camera on a mobile device comprising the touchscreen display.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the video and the selected haptic effect in a single file.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the video and the selected haptic effect in separate files.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising associating a user selected sticker with the video.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising storing the sticker claim 5 , the video claim 5 , and the selected haptic effect in a single file.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising outputting the selected haptic effect by a haptic output device.8. A system for content authoring comprisinga touchscreen display; ...

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.

System and Method for Simulated Physical Interactions With Haptic Effects

A system of the present disclosure may include a sensor configured to detect user interaction with a touch surface and transmit a sensor signal associated with the user interaction; a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured to: determine a position of the user interaction based on the sensor signal, determine a feature associated with the position of the user interaction, control a device associated with the feature, modify a display signal based in part on the user interaction, select a haptic effect to generate based at least in part on user interaction and the position, the haptic effect selected to simulate the feature, and transmit a haptic signal to generate the haptic effect, and a haptic output device in communication with the processor and coupled to the touch surface, the haptic output device configured to receive a haptic signal and output a haptic effect.

Controller with reel(s) and/or other mechanism(s) for simulating force indicated in augmented or virtual reality content

In one aspect, a controller for engaging with augmented reality (AR) content and/or virtual reality (VR) content includes a housing and a wrist strap engageable with the housing. The controller also includes at least one reel engageable with the housing and the wrist strap to move the housing relative to the wrist strap while the wrist strap is worn by a person to simulate force indicated in the AR or VR content.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING PRESSURE-SENSING TOUCH SCREEN TO TAKE PICTURE

A device uses a pressure-sensing touch screen to detect the pressure from a touch input on the touch screen. Based on whether the pressure is greater than a predetermined pressure value or not, and the type of the touch input, various picture-taking operations are performed. 1. A device , comprising:a processor;a storage storing a predetermined pressure value and a plurality of instructions;a camera unit;a detecting unit; anda pressure-sensing touch screen,wherein the pressure-sensing touch screen senses pressure of a touch input; the detecting unit determines whether the pressure exceeds the predetermined pressure value and a type of the touch input, and feeds the processor with the determinations; and when the pressure is determined greater than the predetermined pressure value, the processor control the camera unit to either take pictures or display picture-taking parameters according to one or more of the instructions selected based on the type determination.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the pressure-sensing touch screen comprises a touch-sensitive screen to receive the touch input claim 1 , and a pressure-sensing screen to sense the pressure of the touch input.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the pressure-sensing screen comprises a pressure-sensitive layer of carbon nanotubes.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the camera unit comprises a program claim 2 , and when executed by the processor claim 2 , the program renders a user interface (UI) on the touch screen.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the UI comprises a shutter button; when a tap on the shutter button is received and it is determined that pressure of the tap is less than or equal to the predetermined pressure value claim 4 , the camera unit focuses; when a pressure tap on the shutter button is received claim 4 , the camera unit takes a single shot; and when press and hold on the shutter button is received claim 4 , the camera unit takes continuous shots.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the UI ...

USER INTERFACES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

An apparatus and method for enabling the provision of differential haptic feedback to a user based on a particular degree of spatial interaction between a plurality of different user interface elements of a graphical user interface. 1. An apparatus , the apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory including computer program code,the at least one memory and the computer program code configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to perform at least the following:enable the provision of differential haptic feedback based on the spatial interaction between a plurality of user interface elements associated with an electronic device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to enable the provision of a first haptic feedback in the spatial interaction region of the plurality of user interface elements and a second different haptic feedback in the spatial interaction region of the plurality of user interface elements.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured such that the haptic feedback is dependent on one or more of:the particular degree of overlap between the plurality of user interface elements; andthe particular degree of contact between the plurality of user interface elements.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to enable the provision of the differential haptic feedback when one or more of a stylus and finger is detected within the detection range of a graphical user interface associated with the electronic device.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to provide differential haptic feedback provided to one of the plurality of user interface elements based on haptic feedback associated with the user interface elements when the user interface elements are not spatially interacting.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured such that the differential haptic feedback is dependent on which of the ...

Areal device offering improved localized deformation

Tactile interface comprising a panel ( 1 ) having an interactive surface ( 2 ) with one or a plurality of exterior elements, comprising a plurality of interactive areas (Z 1 , Z 2 , Z 3 , Z 4 ) arranged relative to one another, such that they cover substantially the whole of the interactive surface ( 2 ) and a plurality of actuators (A 1 , A 2 , A 3 , A 4 ) in contact with the panel, control means ( 6 ) of actuators configured to send control signals to the actuators, comprising means for calculating ( 8 ) said control signals, said calculating means ( 8 ) executing an inverse filtering operation, so as to emit, from a desired displacement or displacements of one or more interactive areas (Z 1 , Z 2 , Z 3 , Z 4 ), control signals compensating at least partially the distortion, reverberation and propagation of waves.

Electronic apparatus

An electronic apparatus includes a touch panel, a vibration generator configured to vibrate the touch pane, a sound generator, and a controller. In response to an operation by the user onto the operation unit, in addition to a control provided to the vibration generator to cause the touch panel to vibrate, the controller performs (i) a control provided to the display screen to change displaying of the operation unit, or (ii) a control provided to the sound generator to generate a sound, or (iv) both the control provided to the vibration generator and the control provided to the sound generator.

MULTIDIMENSION VIBRATING MOUSE

Mouse capable of communicating with a software application of a computer, comprising a baseplate () and a housing () linked to one another by a link element () allowing the housing () to be inclined relative to the baseplate (), such that the mouse is provided with at least four degrees of freedom, characterized in that the mouse comprises at least one vibration device. 1. Mouse capable of communicating with a software application of a computer , comprising a baseplate a housing linked to one another by a link element allowing the housing to be inclined relative to the baseplate , such that the mouse is provided with at least four degrees of freedom , wherein the mouse comprises at least one vibration device.2. Mouse according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises at least two vibration devices arranged in different parts of the mouse claim 1 , notably at the front and at the rear or on the right and on the left.3. Mouse according to claim 1 , wherein a vibration device of the mouse is fixed to the housing and/or to a printed circuit inside the mouse claim 1 , notably in proximity to the housing.4. Mouse according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises at least one lighting device claim 1 , notably one or more LEDs.5. Mouse according to claim 1 , wherein the housing bears at least one accelerometer and wherein the baseplate bears at least one other accelerometer claim 1 , the measurements of these accelerometers being used to deduce therefrom the inclination of the housing.6. Computing device comprising a computer and a screen claim 1 , wherein it comprises a mouse according to .7. Method implemented by a software application on a computer of a computing device according to claim 6 , wherein it comprises the following steps:reception of commands for movements in space via the movement of a mouse provided with at least four degrees of freedom;feedback of information by triggering the vibration of a vibration device in the mouse.8. Method according to claim 7 , wherein the ...

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. 1. (canceled)2. A system configured to provide haptic stimulation to a user , the system comprising:a user interface configured to generate output signals related to the gestures of a user;an actuator configured to generate haptic stimulation to the user; andone or more processors configured to execute computer program modules, the computer program modules comprising:a gesture module configured to monitor performance of a control gesture by the user based on the output signals of the user interface,wherein the control gesture is a gesture associated with a command input to the system, and includes an initial portion, a first intermediate portion, and an ending portion;a stimulation module configured to receive information related to performance of the control gesture from the gesture module, and to determine haptic stimulation to be generated for the user associated with the control gesture,wherein the haptic stimulation includes a first stimulation determined responsive to performance of the initial portion of the control gesture, and a second stimulation that is different from the first stimulation and is determined responsive to performance of the first intermediate portion of the control gesture; andan actuator control module configured to control the actuator to generate the stimulation determined by the stimulation module.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stimulation module is configured such that the haptic stimulation associated with the control gesture includes a third stimulation different from the first ...

Dynamic Haptic Conversion System

A method for dynamically converting an input signal into a haptic signal that causes a haptic output device to output one or more haptic effects is provided. The method includes generating a plurality of effect objects that are orderable in any order at runtime, receiving an input signal including a data signal and metadata defining an order that the effect objects are applied to the data signal at runtime, applying the effect objects to the data signal based on the order, and sending the haptic signal to the haptic output device. The effect objects applied to the data signal include an effect object that determines a threshold magnitude value by mapping the data signal to one of a plurality of bins, and an effect object that applies a dynamic range compression algorithm to the data signal based on the threshold magnitude value.

Interactive and instructional interface for learning

Embodiments include techniques for implementing an interactive and instructional interface for learning, the techniques include displaying an image on a display, and producing an auditory representation of the image. The techniques also include updating values associated with one or more inputs according to the image, and detecting a proximity and arrangement corresponding to the one or more inputs. The techniques include providing feedback based at least in part on the proximity and arrangement corresponding to the one or more inputs.

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. 1. A processor-implemented method performed on a computing device , the method comprising:detecting an alert condition associated with an application executing on the computing device; and determining a state associated with the application at a time associated with the alert condition;', 'in accordance with a determination that the application was in an active state at the time associated with the alert condition, providing a first haptic output that represents the occurrence of the alert condition, the first haptic output having a first set of output characteristics; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the application was in an inactive state at the time associated with the alert condition, providing a second haptic output that represents the occurrence of the alert condition, the second haptic output having a second set of output characteristics, wherein the second haptic output is different from the first haptic output., 'responsive to detecting the alert condition2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the state associated with the application at the time associated with the alert condition comprises determining whether a user interface for the application was displayed on a touchscreen of the computing device at the time associated with the ...

One-touch payment using haptic control via a messaging and calling multimedia system on mobile device and wearable device, currency token interface, point of sale device, and electronic payment card

Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for messaging, calling, and one-touch payments via mobile and wearable devices. An exemplary system comprises a processor and a database in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to provide an integrated interface for selection of an activity mode. The activity mode includes a messaging mode, a calling mode, and a one-touch payment mode. The processor is further configured to receive the selection of the activity mode via the integrated interface from a user. If the messaging mode is selected, a message from the user is received and sent to a recipient via a data network. If the calling mode is selected, a data network call is initiated on a call request of the user. If the one-touch payment mode is selected, a payment request is transmitted to a financial organization.

TUNGSTEN FRAME OF A HAPTIC FEEDBACK MODULE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

According to some embodiments, a haptic feedback module for generating a haptic feedback event is described. The haptic feedback module includes an enclosure having walls that define a cavity. The enclosure is capable of carrying operational components within the cavity that include a frame that includes tungsten, a magnetic coil element that is capable of generating a magnetic field, a magnetic element that is carried within an aperture of the frame, linear-actuation end stops that are welded to a first end of the frame and a second end of the frame that opposes the first end, and springs that couple together the walls of the enclosure to the linear-actuation end stops. 1. A haptic feedback module for generating a haptic feedback event , the haptic feedback module comprising: a frame that includes tungsten,', 'a magnetic element that is carried by the frame,', 'a magnetic coil element that is capable of generating a magnetic field that interacts with the magnetic element such as to displace the frame, and', 'linear-actuation end stops that are coupled to a first end of the frame and a second end of the frame that opposes the first end., 'an enclosure having walls that define a cavity, wherein the enclosure is capable of carrying operational components within the cavity that include2. The haptic feedback module of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field that interacts with the magnetic element causes the frame to displace in a linear orientation that is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the enclosure.3. The haptic feedback module of claim 2 , further comprising:springs, wherein while the frame displaces in the linear orientation, the springs prevent the frame from displacing in an orientation that is inconsistent with the longitudinal axis.4. The haptic feedback module of claim 3 , wherein prior to generating the haptic feedback event claim 3 , the frame is in an initial position claim 3 , and subsequent to generating the haptic feedback event claim 3 , the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING TACTILE PATTERNS

A method for generating at least one tactile pattern using a haptic feedback device () having an active space within which a user can move his finger (F) in order to feel the tactile pattern, the perception of the pattern being caused by the modulation of the mechanical excitation of the finger pad by an excitation element, the method having the steps involving: 1. A method for generating at least one tactile pattern using a haptic feedback device having an active space within which a user can move his finger order to feel the tactile pattern , a perception of the pattern being caused by the modulation of mechanical excitation of the finger pad of the user by an excitation element , the method having the steps involving:detecting the position of the finger in the active space;calculating the speed of the finger,determining, for each detected position of the finger, an associated taxtel within a predefined grid of taxtels, each taxtel having an associated texture value that is dependent on the tactile pattern to be reproduced, each taxtel having its largest dimension less than or equal to 8 mm,generating, on the basis of the texture value associated with this taxtel, a control signal for controlling the excitation element, this excitation signal being dependent on the speed of the finger at least for the densest tactile patterns to be reproduced.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the modulation of the mechanical excitation of the finger pad being effected by the modulation of the friction of the finger on a haptic feedback surface via the modulation of a vibratory and/or electrical excitation of the surface.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , the modulation of the friction occurring through electrical adhesion or through ultrasonic vibration.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , the haptic feedback surface at least partially overlapping a screen.5. The method as claimed in claim 4 , the screen presenting a graphical representation of a generated tactile pattern. ...

Electronic device and drive controlling method

An electronic device includes an imaging part configured to acquire an image and a range image in a field of view that includes a photographic subject, a range image extracting part configured to extract a range image of the photographic subject based on the image and the range image, a gloss determining part configured to determine whether the photographic subject is a glossy object based on a data lacking portion included in the range image of the photographic subject, a display part configured to display the image, a top panel, a position detector configured to detect a position of a manipulation input, a vibrating element configured to be driven by a driving signal, an amplitude data allocating part configured to allocate first amplitude and second amplitude, and a drive controlling part configured to drive the vibrating element by using the driving signal.

AUTOMOTIVE TOUCHSCREEN WITH SIMULATED TEXTURE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Electrostatic friction textures on a touchscreen panel are used to create the sensation of braille text in a contextual menu adapted to an automotive environment. In particular, a center stack touchscreen friction display in a passenger vehicle provides one set of touch controls and HMI data to the driver while simultaneously providing either the same control options and HMI to the passenger in Braille form or a completely different set of information and menu structure in Braille form. The manner of providing a Braille display in an automobile is adapted for vehicle vibration and movement, the types of functions normally presented and/or controlled by passengers, and other challenges Braille readers of different ages, health, or experience may face when attempting to read Braille in a vehicle cabin. 1. A control system for a vehicle with first and second passenger seats , comprising:a touchscreen display for displaying a graphical HMI and detecting at least one contact point on the display established manually by touching by a finger of a passenger;a haptic texture system having an electrode disposed across the touchscreen display and first and second signal generators generating first and second oscillating signals coupled to the first and second seats, respectively, to produce a respective potential difference between the finger and the electrode resulting in a corresponding perceived texture as the finger slides over the touchscreen display; anda control circuit determining which of the oscillating signals is associated with a detected touch of a finger to identify a corresponding seat, wherein the control circuit has a nonvisual mode triggered according to occupancy in the second seat, wherein when the first seat is identified in the nonvisual mode then control actions are executed in response to a finger touch at a location defined by the graphical HMI, and wherein when the second seat is identified in the nonvisual mode then finger touches are ignored at ...

System and method for displaying and interacting with ultrasound images via a touchscreen

Methods and systems are provided for providing tactile feedback via a touch-sensitive display of an imaging system. In one embodiment, a method comprises acquiring medical imaging data with a medical imaging device, generating an image from the acquired data, displaying the image on a touch-sensitive display, and during user touching of the displayed image, outputting tactile feedback via the display based on the acquired data. In this way, a user may more easily understand and evaluate a displayed image.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE DISPLAYS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A method includes displaying information via a first display, displaying information via a second display, controlling the information displayed via the first display and the second display with a controller, and receiving a first input from a user through a user interface. The first input includes a command to change a setting of the first display or the second display and/or the information being displayed via the first display or the second display. The method also includes generating a first haptic effect to confirm receipt of the first input. 119-. (canceled)20. A method performed by a controller for controlling at least a first display and a second display of a motor vehicle , the method comprising:receiving a first input from a user input device of a user interface, the first input comprising a command to change at least one of a display setting or information being displayed;determining, before the first input, which display of the first display and the second display is selected to be controlled by the user input device of the user interface;controlling, with the first input, the at least one of a display setting or information on the display that was selected from among the first display and the second display; andcausing a haptic output device in signal communication with the controller to generate a haptic effect based on which display of the first display and the second display was selected to be controlled by the user input device of the user interface.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the user input device of the user interface includes at least one of a touch pad and a touch screen claim 20 , and wherein the determining of which display of the first display and the second display is selected to be controlled by the user input device is based on an additional input from the user input device claim 20 , the additional input being received before the first input.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the determining of which display of the first ...

Apparatus and method for using blank area in screen

An apparatus and a method for using a blank area in a screen are provided. The electronic device includes a touch screen configured to display content and receive an event for moving the content and a processor configured to move the content to a location or in a direction based on the event, configure a blank area based on the movement of content, and display setting information in the blank area. Further, various embodiments can be implemented.

Display device including force sensor and vibration generator

A display device includes a display panel, a first force sensor, a first vibration generator, and a first electromagnetic wave shielding member. The first force sensor is disposed under the display panel. The first vibration generator is disposed under the display panel and adjacent to the first force sensor. The first electromagnetic wave shielding member surrounds side surfaces of the first vibration generator.

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. 1. A method comprising:receiving a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense an interaction with a first device;determining a virtual physical parameter based at least in part on the sensor signal;determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the virtual physical parameter; andgenerating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to detect contact or pressure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor signal is associated with a gesture.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the gesture is a two dimensional gesture comprising a finger position or a finger gesture.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting a signal associated with the virtual physical parameter claim 1 , wherein the transmitted haptic signal causes the haptic effect to be generated on a second device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating the haptic effect on the first device. This application is a continuation of and claims priority to: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/846,059 entitled “Systems and Methods for Mapping Message Contents to Virtual Physical Properties for Vibrotactile Messaging” filed Sep. 4, 2015, which is a continuation of and claims priority to: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/491,137 entitled “Systems and Methods for Mapping Message Contents to Virtual Physical ...

OPERATING DEVICE

An operating device includes a main body portion having a first touch operating surface and a second touch operating surface which is provided at an angle with respect to the first touch operating surface, a first sensor detecting an operation on the first touch operating surface, a second sensor detecting an operation on the second touch operating surface, and a processing device realizing a first function when the operation on the first touch operating surface is detected and realizing a second function different from the first function when the operation on the second touch operating surface is detected. 1. An operating device comprising:a main body portion that has a first touch operating surface and a second touch operating surface which is provided at an angle with respect to the first touch operating surface;a first sensor that detects an operation on the first touch operating surface;a second sensor that detects an operation on the second touch operating surface; anda processing device that realizes a first function when the operation on the first touch operating surface is detected and realizes a second function different from the first function when the operation on the second touch operating surface is detected.2. The operating device according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the first function and the second function includes a function for setting adjustment.3. The operating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the main body portion has a shape of a truncated cone or a cylinder, andwherein the first touch operating surface is formed on an upper surface of the main body portion and the second touch operating surface is formed on a side surface of the main body portion when one side in a direction in which a central axis of the truncated cone or the cylinder extends is defined as the upper surface and the other side in the direction in which the central axis of the truncated cone or the cylinder extends is defined as a lower side.4. The operating ...

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a display panel, a vibrator and an adhesive layer. The vibrator is disposed on a surface of the display panel. The adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the vibrator, and a part of the adhesive layer contacts the display panel and another part of the adhesive layer contacts the vibrator. 1. A display device , comprising:a display panel, including a substrate and a frame;a vibrator, disposed on the frame, wherein a portion of the frame is disposed between the substrate and the vibrator;an intermediary frame covering the vibrator and a surface of the display panel;an outer frame covering the intermediary frame; andan adhesive layer, disposed between the frame and the vibrator, wherein a part of the adhesive layer contacts the frame, and another part of the adhesive layer contacts the vibrator, wherein the adhesive layer has an upper layer contacting a bottom of the frame, and a lower layer contacting a top of the vibrator, wherein the vibrator is connected with the frame by the adhesive layer, the vibrator vibrates the display panel to provide touch tactile feedback when the vibrator vibrates at a frequency larger than or equal to 1 Hz and smaller than or equal to 250 Hz, and the vibrator vibrates the display panel to provide acoustic function and generate sound capable of being concentrated inside the display panel when the vibrator vibrates at a frequency larger than or equal to 20 Hz and smaller than or equal to 20 KHz, and wherein the vibrator has a first thickness, the frame has a second thickness, and a ratio of the first thickness to the second thickness is between 50% to 70%.2. The display device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a flexible circuit board claim 1 , wherein the flexible circuit board is disposed adjacent to the vibrator claim 1 , or the flexible circuit board at least partially overlaps the vibrator.3. The display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the vibrator has a first electrode plate ...

VEHICLE COMPUTING SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A VEHICLE SAFETY WARNING

A flexible multi-touch display, proximate to an ultrasound transducer that generates touch sensations to a user over air, may display a pop-up window. The pop-up window may provide a vibration on touch that increases over time. The flexible multi-touch display may detect at least two touches simultaneously. The flexible multi-touch display may also display a detailed list to select an item based on a detected physical indentation of the flexible multi-touch display. 1. A method performed by a vehicle computing system , the method comprising:displaying, by a flexible multi-touch display proximate to an ultrasound transducer that generates touch sensations to a user over air, a pop-up window, wherein the pop-up window provides a vibration on touch that increases over time and the flexible multi-touch display detects at least two touches substantially simultaneously;controlling, by a controller in communication with the ultrasound transducer, ultrasound projected over air to the user to produce tactile virtual resistance using circular focal points in a zone for the pop-up window when a finger of the user is located at a boundary of the flexible multi-touch display, wherein predicted finger input is detected by a ultrasound detector electrically coupled to the controller; anddisplaying, by the flexible multi-touch display, a detailed list to select an item based on a detected physical indentation of the flexible multi-touch display.2. A vehicle computing system comprising:a flexible multi-touch display, proximate to an ultrasound transducer that generates touch sensations to a user over air, configured to display a pop-up window, wherein the pop-up window provides a vibration on touch that increases over time and the flexible multi-touch display detects at least two touches substantially simultaneously;a controller, in communication with the ultrasound transducer, configured to control ultrasound projected over air to the user to produce tactile virtual resistance ...

Semantic Framework for Variable Haptic Output

An electronic device, in response to detecting an event, makes determinations with respect to the type of event that was detected, and provides alerts with haptic components based on the determined event type. More specifically, in accordance with a determination that the event is a type of event in a first event class, the device provides a first alert that includes a first haptic component. In accordance with a determination that the event is a type of event in a second event class, the device provides a second alert that includes a second haptic component different from the first haptic component; and in accordance with a determination that the event is a type of event in a third event class, the device provides a third alert that includes a third haptic component, different from the first haptic component and the second haptic component.

Gesture-Based Controls Via Bone Conduction

Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for utilizing bone conduction to detect gestures. According to one aspect, a device can generate a signal and send the signal to a sensor network that is connected to a user. The device can receive a modified signal from the sensor network. The modified signal can include the signal as modified by a body of the user. The device can compare the modified signal to the signal to determine a difference in a feature between the signal and the modified signal. The device can determine a gesture performed by the user based upon the difference in the feature between the signal and the modified signal.

POINTING SYSTEM, POINTING DEVICE, AND POINTING CONTROL METHOD

A pointing device includes a casing, a tactile sense presentation section, and a sensor section. The sensor section detects an operation for the casing and outputs an operation signal for controlling a movement of a pointer on a screen. The control apparatus includes an area setting section and a signal generation section. The area setting section sets a first area that belongs to an inside of a display area of an object on the screen, a second area that belongs to an outside of the display area of the object, and a third area that belongs to a boundary portion between the first area and the second area. The signal generation section calculates a position of the pointer based on the operation signal to generate, when the pointer is located in the first area, a control signal by which the tactile sense presentation section is driven in a first drive mode and generates, when the pointer is located in the third area, a control signal by which the tactile sense presentation section is driven in a second drive mode. 1 a casing,', 'a tactile sense presentation section including a plurality of vibrating bodies, each of which is configured to generate a vibration in an arbitrary axis direction by being individually driven, wherein the tactile sense presentation section is configured to present a tactile sense having tactile characteristics to the casing, and', 'a sensor section configured to detect an operation for the casing and output an operation signal for controlling a movement of a pointer on a screen; and, 'a pointing device, wherein the pointing device is a spatial operation type input apparatus, the pointing device including set a first area that belongs to an inside of a display area of an object on the screen, a second area that belongs to an outside of the display area of the object, and a third area that belongs to a boundary portion between the first area and the second area;', 'calculate a position of the pointer on the screen based on the operation signal;', ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHIFTING HAPTIC FEEDBACK FUNCTION BETWEEN PASSIVE AND ACTIVE MODES

Systems and methods for shifting haptic feedback function between passive and active modes are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes receiving a first signal from a sensor, the first signal associated with a mode of interaction with a graphical user interface; receiving a second signal associated with an interaction with the graphical user interface; determining a haptic feedback effect based at least in part on the mode of interaction with the graphical user interface and the interaction with the graphical user interface; and generating a haptic signal configured to output the haptic feedback effect. 1. A system comprising:a display device configured to display a virtual object within a graphical environment;a haptic output device; and detect user interaction with the virtual object;', 'determine whether the user interaction is detected while the system is in an active mode of interaction or a passive mode of interaction, wherein the active mode of interaction is a mode in which the system moves the virtual object within the graphical environment based on the user interaction, and wherein the passive mode of interaction is a mode in which the user interaction causes the system to simulate a surface feature of the virtual object;', 'in response to a determination that the user interaction is received while the system is in the active mode of interaction, determine a haptic effect based on at least one of simulated friction experienced by the virtual object while it is moving in the graphical environment or a simulated impact experienced by the virtual object;', 'in response to a determination that the user interaction is received while the system is in the passive mode of interaction, determine the haptic effect based on the simulated surface feature of the virtual object; and', 'control the haptic output device to output the haptic effect., 'a processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surface feature is a simulated texture of the ...

Systems and Methods for Haptic Surface Elements

One illustrative system disclosed herein includes an enclosure configured to define a boundary of a chamber, the chamber including a material, and a flexible layer coupled overtop of the chamber and configured to enclose the chamber. The illustrative system also includes a first actuation device configured to receive a first haptic signal and responsively output a first haptic effect by changing a characteristic of the material to deform the flexible layer. The illustrative system also includes a second actuation device configured to receive a second haptic signal and responsively output a second haptic effect by applying an electrical signal to the flexible layer. The illustrative system further includes a processor in communication with the first actuation device and the second actuation device. The processor is configured to transmit the first haptic signal to the first actuation device and the second haptic signal to the second actuation device. 1. A system comprising:an enclosure configured to define a boundary of a chamber, the chamber comprising a material;a flexible layer coupled overtop of the chamber and configured to enclose the chamber;a first actuation device configured to receive a first haptic signal and, in response to the first haptic signal, output a first haptic effect by changing a characteristic of the material to deform the flexible layer;a second actuation device configured to receive a second haptic signal and, in response to the second haptic signal, output a second haptic effect by applying an electrical signal to the flexible layer; and transmit the first haptic signal to the first actuation device; and', 'transmit the second haptic signal to the second actuation device., 'a processor in communication with the first actuation device and the second actuation device, the processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor positioned on the flexible layer or within the chamber claim 1 , the sensor configured to ...

Touch Display Device with Tactile Feedback

An apparatus comprising: an image processor configured to determine at least one image parameter with respect to at least one image displayed on at least one display; a touch controller configured to determine at least one touch parameter with respect to the at least one display configured to display the at least one image; and a tactile effect generator configured to generate at least one tactile signal based on the at least one touch parameter and the at least one image parameter. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor, andat least one non-transitory memory including computer program code for one or more programs, determine one or more image parameters with respect to at least one image displayed on at least one display;', 'determine at least one touch parameter when at least one touch input is detected with respect to the at least one display, wherein the at least one detected touch input at least partially interferes with the at least one image;', 'generate, in response to the at least one detected touch input, at least one information overlay based, at least partially, on the one or more image parameters, wherein the at least one information overlay is configured to partially overlay the at least one image;', 'generate at least one tactile effect based, at least partially, on the one or more image parameters when the at least one touch input is detected; and', 'generate at least one audio signal based, at least partially, on the one or more image parameters when the at least one touch input is detected., 'the at least one non-transitory memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the at least one non-transitory memory and the computer program code are configured to claim 21 , with the at least one processor claim 21 , cause the apparatus to: at least one texture associated with at least part of the at least one image, ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING A REACTION FORCE FROM A VIRTUAL OBJECT

The present invention provides a system for simulating a reaction force from a virtual object. The system at least comprises an input force sensor, calculating means connected to the input force sensor, at least a first pair () of linear resonant actuators (LRAs) and a driver for the LRAs connected to the calculating means. The input force sensor is to sense an input force applied to the virtual object by a user. The calculating means is to receive the input force from the input force sensor and to calculate the reaction force to apply to the user. The pair of LRAs () are constrained to move along a first axis (Y). The driver is to receive from the calculating means drive signals to alternately drive each one of the pair of LRAs () in a first direction along the first axis by an amount determined by the reaction force, whilst allowing the other one of the pair of LRAs to recover more gently in a direction opposite to the first direction. The invention also provides a corresponding method of simulating a reaction force from a virtual object and a mobile device () at least comprising such a system. 1701106. A system for simulating a reaction force () from a virtual object () , the system at least comprising:{'b': '103', 'an input force sensor to sense an input force () applied to the virtual object by a user;'}calculating means connected to the input force sensor to receive the input force therefrom and to calculate the reaction force to apply to the user;{'b': 201', '201, 'i': a,', 'b, 'at least a first pair () of linear resonant actuators (LRAs) constrained to move along a first axis (Y); and'}{'b': 601', '601, 'i': a,', 'b, 'a driver for the LRAs connected to the calculating means to receive therefrom drive signals ();'}characterized in that:the driver is configured to alternately drive each one of the pair of LRAs in a first direction along the first axis by an amount determined by the reaction force, whilst allowing the other one of the pair of LRAs to recover ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A TEXTURE ENGINE

Systems and methods for a texture engine are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system includes: a processor configured to receive a display signal including a plurality of pixels, determine a haptic effect comprising a texture, and transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to an actuator in communication with the processor, the actuator configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect. 1. A system comprising:a sensor configured to detect movement of a mobile device housing in an X, Y, or Z direction; determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the movement of the mobile device housing, the haptic effect comprising a texture, wherein determining the haptic effect comprises determining a haptic value associated with one or more colors in a display signal; and', 'transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect, wherein the haptic signal comprises a direction of operation and an intensity of operation; and, 'a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured toan actuator in communication with the processor, the actuator configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display in communication with the processor claim 1 , the display configured to receive the display signal and output an image claim 1 , and wherein the texture is output onto a surface of the display.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a touch-sensitive interface configured to detect user interaction and wherein the processor is further configured to determine the haptic effect based at least in part on the user interaction.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the touch-sensitive interface is configured to detect a speed of the user interaction and wherein determining the haptic effect comprises adjusting the haptic effect to correspond with the speed of the user interaction.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the touch-sensitive interface is ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC EFFECT IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, MACHINE-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Methods and apparatuses for providing a haptic effect in an electronic device are described. When a user contacts a haptic providing region on a display screen, a haptic effect corresponding to the haptic providing region is generated in response to the detected user input/contact. The haptic effect may include the transformation of at least a portion of the haptic providing region of the display screen. 1. A method for providing a haptic effect in an electronic device , the method comprising:displaying an application screen comprising a haptic providing region on a display;detecting a user input in the haptic providing region; andproviding a haptic effect corresponding to the haptic providing region in response to the detected user input,wherein the haptic effect comprises transformation of at least a portion of the haptic providing region.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user input comprises a contact on the display or hovering over the display.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the haptic providing region comprises at least one of a key claim 1 , a button claim 1 , a text claim 1 , an image claim 1 , a shortcut icon claim 1 , an icon claim 1 , and a menu displayed on the application screen.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the haptic effect comprises:providing vibration.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the haptic effect comprises:transmitting a control signal corresponding to the haptic effect to a haptic unit.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the haptic effect comprises vibration claim 1 , and a waveform of the vibration comprises one of a protruding form claim 1 , a dented form claim 1 , a sine waveform claim 1 , and a triangular waveform.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:setting an executable visual element of an application as the haptic providing region; andsetting a haptic type to be applied to the haptic providing region from among a plurality of haptic types.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein setting the ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Disclosed herein is a method for controlling a mobile terminal. The method includes displaying an operation screen on a display unit, receiving a touch input for a predetermined time on the display unit, and scrolling the operation screen in a direction corresponding to a location of the display unit where the touch input is received. 1. A method for controlling a mobile terminal comprising:displaying an operation screen on a display unit;receiving a touch input for a predetermined time on the display unit; andscrolling the operation screen in a direction corresponding to a location of the display unit where the touch input is received.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising sensing an intensity of pressure of the touch input applied to the display unit while the operation screen is scrolled.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising displaying an indicator to indicate the sensed intensity of pressure of the touch input on the display unit.4. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising outputting a vibration pattern corresponding to the sensed intensity of pressure of the touch input.5. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising varying a scroll speed of the operation screen based on the sensed intensity of pressure of the touch input.6. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising displaying a screen related to the operation screen on the display unit claim 2 , if the sensed intensity of pressure of the touch input reaches a predetermined threshold value.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein claim 6 , if the operation screen is a web page screen claim 6 , the screen related to the operation screen is a previous screen or a next screen of the web page screen.8. The method according to claim 6 , wherein claim 6 , if the operation screen is a web page screen claim 6 , the screen related to the operation screen is a web page screen corresponding to a previous article item or a next article item of an ...

DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND DRIVE CONTROL METHOD

A drive control device being configured to provide a signal to an electronic device, the electronic device including a top panel having an operation surface, and a position detection circuit configured to detect a position of an operational input performed on the operation surface, and a vibrating element configured to generate vibration in the operation surface, the drive control device comprising: processor circuitry configured to execute a drive control processing that includes driving the vibrating element of the electronic device with a drive signal, the drive signal being configured to cause the vibrating element to generate natural vibration in the operation surface and being obtained by modulating a waveform signal of a first frequency in an ultrasonic band with a modulation signal of a second frequency having a difference from the first frequency, the difference being able to be sensed by a tactile receptor of a human. 1. A drive control device being configured to provide a signal to an electronic device , the electronic device including a top panel having an operation surface , and a position detection circuit configured to detect a position of an operational input performed on the operation surface , and a vibrating element configured to generate vibration in the operation surface , the drive control device comprising:a memory; andprocessor circuitry coupled to the memory, the processor circuitry being configured toexecute a drive control processing that includes driving the vibrating element of the electronic device with a drive signal, the drive signal being configured to cause the vibrating element to generate natural vibration in the operation surface and being obtained by modulating a waveform signal of a first frequency in an ultrasonic band with a modulation signal of a second frequency that is a frequency having a difference from the first frequency, the difference being able to be sensed by a tactile receptor of a human.2. The drive control ...

Haptically Enabled User Interface

A device has a user interface that generates a haptic effect in response to user inputs or gestures. In one embodiment, the device receives an indication that the user is scrolling through a list of elements and an indication that an element is selected. The device determines the scroll rate and generates a haptic effect that has a magnitude that is based on the scroll rate. 1. A device comprising:a processor; and store a gesture on the device, wherein the gesture comprises a user interaction associated with a directional motion on a touchscreen; and', 'cause a dynamic haptic effect that simulates the gesture to be output, wherein the dynamic haptic effect is applied to different individual portions of the touchscreen in series to simulate the directional motion., 'a memory on which instructions executable by the processor are stored to cause the processor to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein causing the dynamic haptic effect to be output comprises causing a haptic effect that changes amplitude to simulate a varied pressure portion of the gesture to be output claim 1 , wherein the varied pressure portion includes a varied finger pressure data pattern associated with the gesture.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the memory further comprises instructions executable by the processor to cause the processor to unlock the device based on the gesture.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the memory further comprises instructions executable by the processor to cause the processor to initiate a task based on the gesture.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the gesture comprises at least one of a swirl pattern claim 1 , a swipe pattern claim 1 , or a tap pattern.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the directional motion of the gesture comprises a circular motion.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the memory further comprises instructions executable by the processor to cause the processor to cause the dynamic haptic effect to be output by:causing a first haptic effect to be output ...

METHOD OF PROVIDING TACTILE FEEDBACK AND APPARATUS

A method includes detecting a query gesture and actuating, in response to the query gesture, an actuator to provide tactile feedback including information associated with the query gesture. The query gesture may be detected on a touch-sensitive display of a portable electronic device. 1. A method comprising:detecting a gesture on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device;identifying a type of the gesture based on touch attributes of the gesture and determining information requested by the gesture;in response to detecting the gesture and identifying the type of gesture, actuating an actuator to provide tactile feedback to communicate the information by indicating a number of messages received at the electronic device or a number of calls received at the electronic device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the information comprises a number of unread messages received at the electronic device.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the information comprises a number of unanswered messages received at the electronic device.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the number of calls received comprises a number of missed calls at the electronic device.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , entering a mode that monitors for the gesture.6. The method according to claim 1 , comprising monitoring for the gesture in an area of a touch-sensitive display that comprises only part of the touch-sensitive display and wherein the actuator is actuated to communicate the information in response to detecting the gesture in the area of the touch-sensitive display.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein attributes of the tactile feedback depend on attributes of the query.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tactile feedback provided is dependent on the force of the query.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gesture is associated with information that is not displayed on the touch-sensitive display.10. The ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING VIBRATION FEEDBACK AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

An electronic device for providing vibration feedback and an operating method of the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a vibration generator disposed in a predetermined position of the electronic device and configured to generate vibration feedback, and a processor configured to, when a trigger condition for the vibration feedback is satisfied, identify an operation mode of the electronic device and configured to determine a direction in which the vibration feedback generated by the vibration generator is to be transmitted in the electronic device, based on the trigger condition and the operation mode. 1. An electronic device comprising:a vibration generator configured to generate vibration feedback, the vibration generator being disposed in a predetermined position of the electronic device; and when a trigger condition for the vibration feedback is satisfied, identify an operation mode of the electronic device, and', 'determine a direction in which the vibration feedback generated by the vibration generator is to be transmitted in the electronic device, based on the trigger condition and the operation mode., 'a processor configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising: generate a control signal based on a control of the processor, and', 'transmit the control signal to the vibration generator,, 'a vibration controller configured towherein the vibration generator is configured to generate the vibration feedback that is to be transmitted in a direction determined based on a phase of the control signal.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the vibration generator is configured to:generate the vibration feedback to be transmitted to one end of the electronic device in response to the phase of the control signal being set to a first value; andgenerate the vibration feedback to be transmitted to another end of the electronic device in response to the phase of the control signal being set to a second value that is ...

DEVICE, METHOD AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR DELETING AN OBJECT IN A USER INTERFACE

The disclosure generally relates to the field of graphical user interfaces and particular it relates to a method of deleting a graphical user interface object, and to a corresponding electronic device and computer program. In particular the disclosure relates to a method, at an electronic device with a touch display and at least one user feedback mechanism for deleting a user interface object, wherein user feedback is provided, in response to the, facilitated by one of the at least one of the user feedback mechanisms. 1. A method , comprising: displaying, on the touch display, a user interface comprising at least one user interface object;', 'receiving a touch input applied on the touch display, on one user interface object of the at least one user interface objects;', 'continuing to receive the touch input applied on the touch display, for a first time period;', 'providing, in response to the continuing to receive, a first user feedback, facilitated by one of the at least one of the user feedback mechanisms;', 'continuing to receive the touch input applied on the touch display, for a second time period;', 'increasing the intensity of the first user feedback until a second user feedback associated with deletion of the object is provided;', 'providing, in response to the continuing to receive the touch input for the second time period, the second user feedback, using one of the at least one of the user feedback mechanisms; and', 'removing, in response to the continuing to receive, the one user interface object from the user interface., 'at an electronic device with a touch display and at least one user feedback mechanism2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first user feedback is provided until provision of the second user feedback starts or until the applied touch ends.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user feedback is at least one of audio feedback claim 1 , tactile feedback and/or visual feedback.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the removing comprises ...

HAPTIC EFFECTS USING A HIGH BANDWIDTH THIN ACTUATION SYSTEM

Haptic feedback is provided by rendering haptic effects on a haptically-enabled device that includes a front screen, a back cover coupled to the front screen, and a haptic output device attached to or formed within the front screen or the back cover. The haptic output device is configured to render a high-definition (HD) vibratory haptic effect, a low-frequency vibratory haptic effect, and a deformation haptic effect. 120-. (canceled)21. A haptically-enabled device , comprising:a front screen;a back cover coupled to the front screen; anda haptic output device attached to or formed within one of the front screen and the back cover, the haptic output device being configured to render a high-definition (HD) vibratory haptic effect, a low-frequency vibratory haptic effect, and a deformation haptic effect based on the detected contact.22. The haptically-enabled device of claim 21 , wherein the haptic output device is a Macro Fiber Composite actuator.23. The haptically-enabled device of claim 22 , wherein the haptic output device comprises a transparent Macro Fiber Composite actuator.24. The haptically-enabled device of claim 23 , wherein the transparent Macro Fiber Composite actuator is bonded under the front screen.25. The haptically-enabled device of claim 24 , wherein the transparent Macro Fiber Composite actuator is further bonded inside the back cover.26. The haptically-enabled device of claim 21 , further comprising a processor coupled to the haptic output device claim 21 , wherein the haptic output device is attached to an inner surface of the back cover claim 21 , and the processor is configured to generate a haptic signal that is applied to the haptic output device to cause the high-definition (HD) vibratory haptic effect claim 21 , the low-frequency vibratory haptic effect or the deformation haptic effect to be rendered on an outer surface of the back cover.27. The haptically-enabled device of claim 21 , wherein a frequency of the low-frequency vibratory haptic ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device capable of presenting appropriate tactile feeling in various use situations is provided. The electronic device according to one exemplary embodiment includes: a touch panel on which a user touches; touch detector that detects the touch of the user on the touch panel; vibrator that vibrates the touch panel; driver that drives the vibrator with a first drive signal within a first frequency band and a second drive signal within a second frequency band higher than the first frequency band; vibration detector that detects a vibration of the touch panel that vibrates due to a drive with the second drive signal and outputs a detection signal; and drive frequency determinator that determines a frequency of the first drive signal based on the detection signal. 1. An electronic device comprising:a panel on which a user touches;a touch detector configured to detect the touch of the user on the panel;a vibrator configured to vibrate the panel;a driver configured to drive the vibrator with a first drive signal within a first frequency band, and a second drive signal within a second frequency band higher than the first frequency band;a vibration detector configured to detect a vibration of the panel that vibrates due to a drive with the second drive signal and to output a detection signal; anda drive frequency determinator configured to determine a frequency of the first drive signal based on the detection signal.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the driver:drives the vibrator with the second drive signal based on a detection by the touch detector; anddrives the vibrator with the first drive signal based on a determination by the drive frequency determinator.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the second drive signal is a variable frequency signal that sweeps the second frequency band.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the drive frequency determinator determines the frequency of the first drive ...

Vibration structure, vibration device, and tactile sense presentation device

A vibration structure that includes a frame member having an opening therein; a vibration part within the opening in the frame member; a support part that connects the vibration part and the frame member and supports the vibration part within the opening in the frame member; a film that deforms in a planar direction in response to voltage application; and a connection member that connects the film to the vibration part and the frame member such that the vibration part vibrates in the planar direction when the film deforms in the planar direction.

Automatic Haptic Generation Based on Color Features and Motion Analysis

Examples of devices, systems, and methods to automatically generate haptics based on visual color features and motion analysis are disclosed. In one example, a video having a plurality of frames is received and masked frames for the video are generated by applying a color mask to the plurality of frames. An event between two of the masked frames is detected and an optical flow estimate is generated for these masked frames. At least one haptic effect corresponding to the event is generated based on the optical flow. The generated haptic effect(s) may be output to a haptic file or a haptic output device, or both.

AUDIO ENHANCED SIMULATION OF HIGH BANDWIDTH HAPTIC EFFECTS

A system generates haptic effects using at least one actuator and at least one speaker. The system receives a high definition (“HD”) haptic effect signal and a corresponding audio signal if audio is to be played. The system generates a standard definition (“SD”) haptic effect signal based at least on the HD haptic effect signal, and generates an audio based haptic effect signal based at least on the HD haptic effect signal. The system mixes the audio signal and the audio based haptic effect signal, and then substantially simultaneously plays the SD haptic effect signal on the actuator and plays the mixed signal on the speaker. 1. A method of generating haptic effects on a device that comprises at least one actuator and at least one speaker , the method comprising:receiving a high definition (HD) haptic effect signal;generating a standard definition (SD) haptic effect signal based at least on the HD haptic effect signal;generating an audio based haptic effect signal based at least on the HD haptic effect signal; andsubstantially simultaneously playing the SD haptic effect signal on the actuator and playing the audio based haptic effect on the speaker.229-. (canceled) One embodiment is directed generally to a haptic effects, and in particular to high definition/bandwidth haptic effects.Electronic device manufacturers strive to produce a rich interface for users. Conventional devices use visual and auditory cues to provide feedback to a user. In some interface devices, kinesthetic feedback (such as active and resistive force feedback) and/or tactile feedback (such as vibration, texture, and heat) is also provided to the user, more generally known collectively as “haptic feedback” or “haptic effects”. Haptic feedback can provide cues that enhance and simplify the user interface. Specifically, vibration effects, or vibrotactile haptic effects, may be useful in providing cues to users of electronic devices to alert the user to specific events, or provide realistic ...

Method, device, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for controlling tactile interface device

The present invention relates to a method, a device, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium for controlling a tactile interface device. The method of controlling the tactile interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an input information generating step of generating input information into an application being executed in the computing device based on an input from the tactile interface device; and an output information generating step of generating output information to the tactile interface device based on an output of a focus area among an output from the application being executed in the computing device.

Interactive touch screen metaphors with haptic feedback

A system and computer-implemented method of providing haptic effects to a first user of a multi-user application. The method includes executing a first instance of the multi-user application on a first computing platform associated with the first user. The multi-user application is configured to interface with an object based on control inputs received from the first user and based on control inputs received from a second user via a second computing platform executing a second instance of the multi-user application, and responsive to performance of a first control input by the second user on the second computing platform, the method includes generating a first haptic effect for the first user on the first computing platform, the first haptic effect conveying information to the first user about the effect of the first control input.

Systems and Methods For Shifting Haptic Feedback Function Between Passive and Active Modes

Systems and methods for shifting haptic feedback function between passive and active modes are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes receiving a first signal from a sensor, the first signal associated with a mode of interaction with a graphical user interface; receiving a second signal associated with an interaction with the graphical user interface; determining a haptic feedback effect based at least in part on the mode of interaction with the graphical user interface and the interaction with the graphical user interface; and generating a haptic signal configured to output the haptic feedback effect.

Vibration presentation device

A vibration presentation device includes a detector configured to detect a tracing operation performed on an operating surface, a vibration applier configured to apply vibrations to the operating surface, an acceleration detector configured to detect acceleration associated with displacement of the operating surface, and a controller configured to discard an acceleration value detected by the acceleration detector during a period of vibration application in which the controller controls the vibration applier to apply vibrations to the operating surface.

PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK ON A SCREEN

A computer system associates one or more haptic feedbacks with one or more user activities. The computer system monitors current user activity on a computing device to determine whether the current user activity corresponds to at least one of the one or more user activities. In response to determining that the current user activity corresponds to a first user activity of the one or more user activities, the computer system causes a first haptic feedback of the one or more haptic feedbacks to be provided on the computing device, wherein the first haptic feedback is associated with the first user activity. 1. (canceled)2. A mobile device , comprising: monitoring user activity on the mobile device;', 'determining that the monitored user activity corresponds to one or more stored user activities and is within a threshold distance of an interface element associated with an application and displayed on the mobile device; and', 'in response to the determining that the monitored user activity corresponds to the one or more stored user activities and is within a threshold distance of the interface element, causing a haptic feedback to be provided on a display screen of the mobile device, wherein the haptic feedback is based on one or more attributes associated with the monitored user activity., 'one or more processors, one or more computer-readable memories, with program instructions stored on the one or more computer-readable memories, the one or more processors configured to execute the program instructions to cause the mobile device to perform operations comprising3. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the monitored user activity is a user input claim 2 , and wherein the interface element is an application icon associated with the application.4. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the interface element corresponds to a purchase of an item claim 2 , and wherein the monitored user activity is a swipe interaction with the interface element.5. The mobile device of claim ...

TECHNIQUES FOR IDENTIFYING USER INTERFACE ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS AND DEVICES USING THE SAME

The embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to techniques for identifying elements in a user interface (UI), and more particularly, techniques for determining UI elements selected on a contact-sensitive user interface and using those techniques to provide one or more haptic responses. 1. A microcontroller operably coupled to a touch screen configured to display a graphical user interface (GUI) , the microcontroller comprising:at least one processor;one or more executable instructions stored on a non-transitory storage medium, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, adapted to enable the at least one processor to:determine a location of a sensed touch at a touch screen; andidentify a GUI element associated with the location of touch corresponding to the sensed touch.2. The microcontroller of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are further adapted to enable the at least one processor to identify a user-feedback response responsive to the identified GUI element.3. The microcontroller of claim 2 , wherein the instructions are further adapted to enable the at least one processor to create one or more control signals responsive to the user-feedback response associated with the identified GUI element.4. The microcontroller of claim 3 , wherein the user-feedback response is a haptic response.5. The microcontroller of claim 4 , wherein the control signals are configured to control a haptic driver to excite one or more actuators in the touch screen.6. The microcontroller of claim 5 , further comprising determining a force level associated with the touch and wherein the at least one processor creates the one or more control signals responsive to the force level.7. The microcontroller of claim 1 , wherein the one or more executable instructions comprise one or more conditioned search instructions claim 1 , when executed by the at least one processor claim 1 , adapted to enable the at least one processor to:compare the location of the touch ...

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE WITH OPERATION PANEL RESPONDING BY VIBRATION

A touch panel has a display region for an operation screen and senses an outer object touching the display region. A vibrator unit applies vibration to the display region. In response to the touch panel sensing the object, a response controller unit instructs the vibrator unit to apply to the display region vibration responsive to the object. The response controller unit checks whether an image processing unit is under waiting or operating condition at the time the touch panel senses the object, and when the image processing unit is under the operating condition, sets the responsive vibration to a level lower than when the image processing unit is under the waiting condition. 1. An image processing device comprising:an image processing unit configured to capture an image from a sheet and/or print an image on a sheet;a housing supporting the image processing unit inside itself; and a touch panel having a display region for the operation screen and configured to sense an outer object touching the display region;', 'a vibrator unit configured to apply vibration to the display region; and', 'a response controller unit configured to, in response to the touch panel sensing the object, instruct the vibrator unit to apply to the display region vibration responsive to the object, the response controller unit also configured to check whether the image processing unit is under waiting or operating condition at the time the touch panel senses the object, and when the image processing unit is under the operating condition, set the responsive vibration to a level lower than when the image processing unit is under the waiting condition., 'an operation panel mounted on the housing and configured to display an operation screen for the image processing unit to accept user operation on the operation screen, the operation panel including2. The image processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe response controller unit determines as a threshold value a level of vibration applied ...

Systems and Methods for Using Textures in Graphical User Interface Widgets

Systems and methods for using textures in graphical user interface widgets are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system includes: a processor configured to: receive an interface signal from a touch-sensitive interface associated with a display area; receive a display signal associated with the display area, the display signal comprising a plurality of pixels associated with one or more colors; assign a haptic value to each color; determine a texture associated with a group of the plurality of pixels by determining the haptic value associated with the group of the plurality of pixels; determine a selected actuator by selecting a first actuator if the haptic value is less than a threshold and selecting a second actuator if the haptic value is greater than or equal to the threshold; and transmit a haptic signal configured to cause the selected actuator to output a haptic effect configured to simulate the texture.

AUTOMATIC FITTING OF HAPTIC EFFECTS

A system is provided that automatically generates one or more haptic effects from source data, such as audio source data. The system fits the one or more haptic effects to the source data by analyzing the source data and identifying one or more haptic effects that are the most similar to the source data. The system matches the identified one or more haptic effects with the source data. The system subsequently outputs the identified one or more haptic effects. 137-. (canceled)38. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon that , when executed by a processor , cause the processorto receive source data;to extract a feature of the source data;to compare the source data with each template of a plurality of templates by comparing the feature extracted from the source data with a respective template feature of each template of the plurality of templates, wherein each template of the plurality of templates further identifies a respective haptic effect to be output;to select a template from the plurality of templates based on the comparison; andto output the respective haptic effect identified by the template that is selected.39. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 38 , wherein the source data includes metadata that has feature information describing the feature of the source data.40. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 39 , wherein the metadata includes information describing a source from which the source data is captured or how the source data is captured.41. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 40 , wherein the source data is captured by a sensor claim 40 , and wherein the metadata describes a position of the sensor.42. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 40 , wherein the source data is captured by a sensor claim 40 , and wherein the metadata describes an orientation of the sensor.43. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 38 , wherein the feature extracted ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACES FEATURING SURFACE-BASED HAPTIC EFFECTS

Systems and methods for interfaces featuring surface-based haptic effects are described. One described system includes a sensor configured to detect a touch in a touch area when an object contacts a touch surface. The touch surface may correspond to the display area or may correspond to a non-display surface of a computing device or peripheral interfaced to a computing device. The system can further include an actuator in communication with the processor and coupled to the touch surface, the actuator configured to output a haptic effect and a processor configured to select a haptic effect to generate. The haptic effect can be selected based on a position of the touch and recognizing an input gesture provided by the touch and/or content displayed in a graphical user interface at a location mapped to a position in the touch area at or near the touch. The haptic effect may provide a texture, simulate an obstacle, and/or adjust the coefficient of friction of the surface. 1. A system comprising:a processor in communication with a haptic output device, configured to:receive user input on a touch sensitive display configured to display a user interface comprising a page;determine a haptic effect to generate based on identifying a position of a gesture and the page, wherein the haptic effect is configured to adjust a coefficient of friction of the touch sensitive display to simulate turning the page; andoutput a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to a haptic output device configured to output the haptic effect while the touch is occurring.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the haptic output device comprises one or more of: an ultrasonic actuator or an electrostatic actuator.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the gesture comprises input from a right side of the user interface to a left side of the user interface.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein adjusting the coefficient of friction comprises increasing the coefficient of friction as the gesture moves from the ...

Feedback by modifying stiffness

A system for modifying a stiffness of at least a portion of a vehicle component includes one or more devices coupled to the vehicle component and a processor coupled to the one or more devices. The processor is configured to determine that a software application has switched from a first mode to a second mode and cause the one or more devices to modify the stiffness of the at least a portion of the vehicle component from a first stiffness associated with the first mode to a second stiffness associated with the second mode.

Systems and methods for physics-based tactile messaging

Systems and methods for physics-based tactile messaging are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of receiving a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense a physical interaction with a messaging device; determining an interaction between one or more virtual message objects and a virtual message environment, the interaction based at least in part on the sensor signal and a virtual physical parameter of at least one of the one or more virtual message objects; and determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the interaction. The method additionally includes the step of generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.

METHOD OF PROVIDING TACTILE FEEDBACK AND APPARATUS

A method includes detecting a query gesture and actuating, in response to the query gesture, an actuator to provide tactile feedback including information associated with the query gesture. The query gesture may be detected on a touch-sensitive display of a portable electronic device. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:detecting a gesture on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device;identifying a type of the gesture based on touch attributes of the gesture and determining information requested by the gesture;in response to detecting the gesture and identifying the type of gesture, actuating an actuator to provide tactile feedback to communicate the information by indicating a number of unread or unanswered messages received at the electronic device or a number of calls missed at the electronic device.22. The method according to claim 21 , wherein actuating the actuator to provide tactile feedback is carried out prior to completion of the gesture.23. The method according to claim 21 , comprising monitoring for the gesture in an area of a touch-sensitive display that comprises only part of the touch-sensitive display and wherein the actuator is actuated to communicate the information in response to detecting the gesture in the area of the touch-sensitive display.24. The method according to claim 21 , wherein attributes of the tactile feedback depend on attributes of the gesture.25. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the tactile feedback provided is dependent on the force with which the gesture is applied.26. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the gesture is associated with information that is not displayed on the touch-sensitive display.27. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the tactile feedback is provided in pulses to indicate a quantity.28. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored instructions executable by a processor of a portable electronic device to cause the portable electronic device to:detect a ...

Gesture-Based Controls Via Bone Conduction

Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for utilizing bone conduction to detect gestures. According to one aspect, a device can generate a signal and send the signal to a sensor network that is connected to a user. The device can receive a modified signal from the sensor network. The modified signal can include the signal as modified by a body of the user. The device can compare the modified signal to the signal to determine a difference in a feature between the signal and the modified signal. The device can determine a gesture performed by the user based upon the difference in the feature between the signal and the modified signal. 1. A method comprising:generating, by a device comprising a processor, a signal;transmitting, by the device, the signal;receiving, by the device, a modified signal comprising the signal, received by a vibration sensor positioned on a body of a user and propagated by at least the vibration sensor through at least one bone of the body of the user, thereby modifying the signal to create the modified signal;comparing, by the device, the modified signal to the signal to determine a difference in a feature between the signal and the modified signal, wherein the difference in the feature between the signal and the modified signal is associated with a pre-defined gesture that defines the difference in the feature as being indicative of a gesture performed by the user; anddetermining, based upon the difference in the feature between the signal and the modified signal being associated with the pre-defined gesture, that the user performed the gesture.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating instructions in response to the gesture performed by the user; andsending the instructions to an application.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:processing the instructions to determine an input to the application; andperforming, by the application executing on the device, a function in response to the input.4. The method of ...

Systems and Methods for Pressure-Based Haptic Effects

One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a sensor configured to detect a user interaction with a touch surface and transmit a sensor signal including data associated with a pressure of the user interaction. The illustrative system also includes a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured to: receive the sensor signal; determine, based on the sensor signal, a pressure level; determine a user interface level based at least in part on the pressure level; perform a function associated with the user interface level and the user interaction; determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the user interface level and the user interaction; generate a haptic signal based at least in part on the haptic effect; and transmit the haptic signal. The illustrative system further includes a haptic output device in configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect. 1. (canceled)2. A system comprising:a processor;a haptic output device communicatively coupled to the processor and responsive to one or more haptic signals from the processor; and display a virtual object on a touch-screen display;', 'receive a signal from the touch-screen display indicating a contact at a location of the virtual object;', 'output a first haptic effect with the haptic output device in response to a pressure of the contact exceeding a first pressure threshold;', 'output a second haptic effect with the haptic output device in response to the pressure of the contact increasing to above a second pressure threshold that is greater than the first pressure threshold; and', 'output a third haptic effect with the haptic output device in response to the pressure of the contact falling from above the second pressure threshold to below a third pressure threshold., 'a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, the memory comprising program code that is executable by the processor to cause the processor to3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first ...

Operation device

An operation device includes a motor capable of forward and reverse rotation, a transmission mechanism configured to convert forward and reverse rotation of the motor into linear ascending and descending motion and to provide tactile stimulation on an operation unit, and a controller configured to control switching of an energizing direction of the motor. The controller is configured to control acceleration such that an amount of ascending movement of the operation unit is increased by increasing driving power in a forward rotation direction of the motor, and to control deceleration such that the ascending movement of the operation unit decelerates by supplying driving power in a reverse rotation direction of the motor, in a predetermined time from when the operation unit starts the ascending movement via the transmission mechanism until a target displacement amount is reached.

Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Providing Feedback for Changing Activation States of a User Interface Object

An electronic device with a touch-sensitive surface, a display, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface displays a user interface object having a plurality of activation states; detects a contact on the touch-sensitive surface; and detects an increase of intensity of the contact from a first intensity to a second intensity. In response to detecting the increase in intensity, the device: changes activation states M times, and generates a tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface corresponding to each change in activation state. The device detects a decrease of intensity of the contact from the second intensity to the first intensity; and in response to detecting the decrease in intensity, the device: changes activation states N times, and generates a tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface corresponding to each change in activation state, where N is different from M. 1. A method , comprising: displaying a user interface object on the display;', 'detecting, on the touch-sensitive surface, a contact having an intensity above an object-selection threshold;', 'detecting movement of the contact across the touch-sensitive surface, the movement corresponding to a preliminary portion of a gesture for performing an operation corresponding to the user interface object;', 'detecting a reduction in intensity of the contact below an object-release threshold; and', [ performing the operation; and', 'generating a first tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface; and, 'in accordance with a determination that the movement meets predefined operation-performance criteria, forgoing performance of the operation; and', 'generating a second tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface,, 'in accordance with a determination that the movement does not meet the predefined operation-performance criteria], 'in response to detecting the reduction in intensity below the object-release threshold], 'at an electronic device with a touch- ...

Mobile terminal

A mobile terminal including a wireless communication processor configured to provide wireless communication; a touch scree n; and a controller configured to in response to a request to execute an application, execute the application and display an execution screen of the application on the touch screen, terminate the application and stop displaying the execution screen on the touch screen, and in response to a request to re-execute the terminated application, re-execute the application and display an initial screen on the touch screen among any one of a first screen set in an initial stage of the application being executed, a second screen displayed on the touch screen before the application is terminated, and a third screen designated through a first predetermined input for at least one page provided through the application.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING TEXTURES IN GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE WIDGETS

Systems and methods for using textures in graphical user interface widgets are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system includes: a processor configured to: receive an interface signal from a touch-sensitive interface associated with a display area; receive a display signal associated with the display area, the display signal comprising a plurality of pixels associated with one or more colors; assign a haptic value to each color; determine a texture associated with a group of the plurality of pixels by determining the haptic value associated with the group of the plurality of pixels; determine a selected actuator by selecting a first actuator if the haptic value is less than a threshold and selecting a second actuator if the haptic value is greater than or equal to the threshold; and transmit a haptic signal configured to cause the selected actuator to output a haptic effect configured to simulate the texture. 1. A system comprising: receive an interface signal from a touch-sensitive interface associated with a display area;', 'receive a display signal associated with the display area, the display signal comprising a plurality of pixels associated with one or more colors;', 'assign a haptic value to each color;', 'determine a texture associated with a group of the plurality of pixels by determining the haptic value associated with the group of the plurality of pixels;', 'determine a selected actuator by selecting a first actuator if the haptic value is less than a threshold and selecting a second actuator if the haptic value is greater than or equal to the threshold; and', 'transmit a haptic signal configured to cause the selected actuator to output a haptic effect configured to simulate the texture., 'a processor configured to'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display area comprises a first section and a second section claim 1 , and wherein first section of the display area comprises a boundary claim 1 , and the second section of the display area ...

Motor vehicle operating device with haptic feedback

An actuating element, actuator device, and a control device are included in an operating device for a motor vehicle. The actuating element detects a user actuation and is movably mounted. The actuator device has an electromagnet and a permanent magnet. The control device applies a first electrical current to the electromagnet, by which the electromagnet applies a first magnetic force to the permanent magnet, which deflects the actuating element out of a rest position. The deflection of the actuating element can be felt as a brief jolt without reverberation. An elastically deformable restoring device presses or pulls the actuating element with a restoring force toward the rest position against a mechanical stop element.

HAPTIC FEEDBACK FOR AUTHENTICATION AND SECURITY IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS

An indication is obtained of interaction of a putative human user with a computing device. Responsive to the indication, presentation of a haptic pattern to the putative human user is facilitated; the pattern is not amenable to machine perception. Prompting of the putative human user to input information indicative of human perception of the pattern is facilitated. Information input by the putative human user is obtained responsive to the prompting. When the information input by the putative human user indicates that the putative human user is an actual human user, the interaction is permitted to continue. Haptic techniques are also provided for access control and/or to defend against malevolent web sites which masquerade as legitimate web sites. 1. A method comprising:obtaining an indication of interaction of a putative human user with a computing device;responsive to said indication, facilitating presentation to said putative human user of a haptic pattern not amenable to machine perception;facilitating said putative human user being prompted to input information indicative of human perception of said pattern;obtaining information input by said putative human user responsive to said prompting; andwhen said information input by said putative human user indicates that said putative human user is an actual human user, permitting said interaction to continue.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:said haptic pattern comprises a vibration pattern; andsaid step of obtaining said information comprises obtaining an indication that said putative human user perceives said vibration pattern.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:said facilitating of said putative human user being prompted to input said information indicative of human perception of said vibration pattern comprises facilitating said putative human user being prompted to use a finger to traverse a touch screen in a grid pattern, and to click said touch screen with said finger when a given grid of said grid pattern ...

Systems, devices, and methods for providing localized haptic effects

Systems, methods, and devices include at least one actuator positioned within proximity of a user interface (UI) region of an interactive surface. The UI region outputs information to a user and receives input from the user. The at least one actuator provides a haptic effect to the user when interacting with the UI region. The system also includes at least one isolation element positioned adjacent to the at least one actuator. The at least one isolation element suppresses transmission of the haptic effect to an additional UI region of the interactive surface.

System And Method For Simulated Physical Interactions With Haptic Effects

A system of the present disclosure may include a sensor configured to detect user interaction with a touch surface and transmit a sensor signal associated with the user interaction; a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured to: determine a position of the user interaction based on the sensor signal, determine a feature associated with the position of the user interaction, control a device associated with the feature, modify a display signal based in part on the user interaction, select a haptic effect to generate based at least in part on user interaction and the position, the haptic effect selected to simulate the feature, and transmit a haptic signal to generate the haptic effect, and a haptic output device in communication with the processor and coupled to the touch surface, the haptic output device configured to receive a haptic signal and output a haptic effect.

ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY IN PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTION DEVICES

A method, an application launcher, an operating system and a portable multifunction device, in which a long touch of a touch-sensitive display causes the portable multifunction device to (a) briefly vibrate, thereby signaling to the user that the continuous touch has been recognized by the portable multifunction device, and (b) perform an action in a GUI of the portable multifunction device, based on a location of the long touch. 1. A method for operating a portable multifunction device , the method comprising:automatically activating an application launcher immediately upon a loading of an operating system of the portable multifunction device, thereby exclusively controlling application launching in the portable multifunction device;using the application launcher, automatically running an accessible GUI (Graphical User Interface) application;in the accessible GUI application, listening for an invocation of a long click event by the operating system, wherein the long click event is caused by a user continuously touching a touch-sensitive display of the portable multifunction device for 250 milliseconds (ms) or more; and (a) causing the portable multifunction device to vibrate for 300 ms or less, thereby signaling to the user that the continuous touch has been recognized by the portable multifunction device, and', '(b) performing an action in the accessible GUI application, based on a location of the continuous touch by the user., 'responsive to the long click event2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the operating system is Android claim 1 , and the long click event is provided by View.OnLongClickListener.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the long click event is caused by the user continuously touching the touch-sensitive display of the portable multifunction device for 500 ms or more.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the causing of the portable multifunction device to vibrate is for 150 ms or less.5. An application launcher for a ...