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Methods and systems for providing haptic messaging to handheld communication devices

  • US 20060136630A1
  • Filed: 09/13/2005
  • Published: 06/22/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method, comprising:

  • associating a signal with a service carrier event including one of an entering of a service zone, a weak carrier signal, a passage of an increment of time allotted in accordance with a mobile service plan, a roaming alert, a powering on of a handheld communication device and a powering off of a handheld communication device; and

    outputting a control signal to an actuator, the control signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the service carrier event.

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