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Methods and systems for providing a virtual touch haptic effect to handheld communication devices

  • US 20060284849A1
  • Filed: 12/08/2003
  • Published: 12/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • receiving an input signal associated with a virtual touch;

    outputting a request relating to a contact with a user-interface member coupled to a handheld communication device; and

    providing a control signal associated with the contact to an actuator coupled to the handheld communication device, the control signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the virtual touch.

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