MOBILE APPARATUS HAVING TACTILE FEEDBACK FUNCTION
First Claim
1. A mobile apparatus having tactile feedback function comprising:
- a data processing unit configured to execute a data processing operation;
a signal producing unit configured to produce a signal having information including at least frequency and amplitude defined by resultant data of said data processing operation in said data processing unit; and
one or a plurality of haptic actuator attached only to a movable part of said mobile apparatus configured to generate a tactile pattern, which is to be communicated to a user who touches said mobile apparatus, in accordance with a combination of said frequency and amplitude.
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Abstract
A haptic display includes at least one haptic device that can give tactile feedback instead of visible feedback. Each of the haptic devices converts a signal from a signal producing unit into force or tactile pattern. The haptic device does not require a large mass, so that it can be provided on almost any portion or part within the body of a mobile apparatus. For example, the haptic device can be embedded under a touch panel display that constitutes both input and output device. By providing the haptic devices under respective menu/function button areas displayed on the touch panel display, it is possible to stimulate the specific button in response to the user-input-operation, thereby directly providing the tactile feedback to the user'"'"'s finger touching the corresponding button.
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5 Claims
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1. A mobile apparatus having tactile feedback function comprising:
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a data processing unit configured to execute a data processing operation;
a signal producing unit configured to produce a signal having information including at least frequency and amplitude defined by resultant data of said data processing operation in said data processing unit; and
one or a plurality of haptic actuator attached only to a movable part of said mobile apparatus configured to generate a tactile pattern, which is to be communicated to a user who touches said mobile apparatus, in accordance with a combination of said frequency and amplitude. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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