Providing Haptic Feedback To User-Operated Switch
First Claim
1. A switch feedback system comprising:
- a user-operated switch configured to switch between at least two states;
circuitry in electrical communication with the user-operated switch, the circuitry configured to react to a change of state of the user-operated switch; and
a haptic feedback device in electrical communication with the user-operated switch and in mechanical communication with the user-operated switch;
wherein the haptic feedback device is configured to detect the change of state of the user-operated switch and provide a haptic feedback to the user-operated switch in response to the detected change of state.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for generating haptic feedback, tactile feedback, or force feedback to an electromechanical switch that is toggled by a user. In one specific example among many possible embodiments, a switch feedback system is disclosed. The switch feedback system comprises a user-operated switch, which is operable to toggle between one of an open state and a closed state. The switch feedback system also includes electrical circuitry in electrical communication with the user-operated switch, wherein the electrical circuitry is configured to react to a change of state of the user-operated switch. The system also includes a haptic feedback device in electrical communication with the user-operated switch and in physical communication with the user-operated switch. The haptic feedback device is configured to detect the change of state of the user-operated switch and provide a haptic feedback to the user-operated switch in response to the detected change of state.
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23 Claims
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1. A switch feedback system comprising:
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a user-operated switch configured to switch between at least two states; circuitry in electrical communication with the user-operated switch, the circuitry configured to react to a change of state of the user-operated switch; and a haptic feedback device in electrical communication with the user-operated switch and in mechanical communication with the user-operated switch; wherein the haptic feedback device is configured to detect the change of state of the user-operated switch and provide a haptic feedback to the user-operated switch in response to the detected change of state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A haptic feedback device comprising:
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an electrical interface configured in electrical communication with a switch, the electrical interface comprising means for detecting a conductive state of the switch; and a mechanical interface configured in electrical communication with the electrical interface and in mechanical communication with the switch, the mechanical interface comprising means for mechanically coupling with the switch and means for actuating movement of the mechanically coupling means; wherein the mechanical interface is configured to apply a force to at least a portion of the switch based on the conductive state of the switch. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method comprising:
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detecting a state of an electromechanical switch; determining a change in the state of the electromechanical switch; and applying a physical force to the electromechanical switch by way of a mechanical coupling. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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