Methods and systems for providing haptic messaging to handheld communication devices
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1. A method, comprising:
- associating an input signal with a user interface navigation event; and
outputting a control signal to an actuator, the control signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the user interface navigation event.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized “haptic messaging” to users of handheld communication devices in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, a method of providing haptic messaging to a hand communication device includes: associating an input signal with an event; determining a source of the event and selecting the control signal based on the determination; and outputting a control signal to an actuator coupled to the hand communication device. The control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the event. An event in the above may be a user interface navigation event.
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17 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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associating an input signal with a user interface navigation event; and
outputting a control signal to an actuator, the control signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the user interface navigation event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A computer-readable medium on which is encoded program code, comprising:
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program code for associating an input signal with a user interface navigation event; and
program code for outputting a control signal to an actuator, the control signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the user interface navigation event. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A data stream embodied in a carrier signal, carrying instructions to
associate an input signal with a user interface navigation event; - and output a control signal to an actuator at a prescribed time after receiving the input signal, the control signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with user interface navigation.
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12. An apparatus, comprising:
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a body;
a processor;
an actuator coupled to the body and in communication with the processor; and
a memory in communication with the processor, the memory storing program code executable by the processor, including;
program code for associating an input signal with a user navigation event; and
program code for output a control signal to an actuator at a prescribed time after receiving the input signal, the control signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the user navigation event. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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