Systems and Methods for Using Multiple Actuators to Realize Textures
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a first actuator configured to receive a first haptic signal and output a first haptic effect based at least in part on the first haptic signal;
a second actuator configured to receive a second haptic signal and output a second haptic effect based at least in part on the second haptic signal; and
a processor configured to;
determine the first haptic effect and the second haptic effect, the first and second haptic effects configured when combined to output a texture; and
transmit the first haptic signal to the first actuator and transmit the second haptic signal to the second actuator.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for using multiple actuators to realize textures are disclosed. For example, one disclosed system includes, a system including: a first actuator configured to receive a first haptic signal and output a first haptic effect based at least in part on the first haptic signal; a second actuator configured to receive a second haptic signal and output a second haptic effect based at least in part on the second haptic signal; and a processor configured to: determine the first haptic effect and the second haptic effect, the first and second haptic effects configured when combined to output a texture; and transmit the first haptic signal to the first actuator and transmit the second haptic signal to the second actuator.
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25 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a first actuator configured to receive a first haptic signal and output a first haptic effect based at least in part on the first haptic signal; a second actuator configured to receive a second haptic signal and output a second haptic effect based at least in part on the second haptic signal; and a processor configured to; determine the first haptic effect and the second haptic effect, the first and second haptic effects configured when combined to output a texture; and transmit the first haptic signal to the first actuator and transmit the second haptic signal to the second actuator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for outputting haptic textures comprising:
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determining a first haptic effect and a second haptic effect, the first haptic effect and the second haptic effect, when combined, configured to simulate a texture; transmitting a first haptic signal associated with the first haptic effect to a first actuator configured to receive the first haptic signal and output the first haptic effect; and transmitting a second haptic signal associated with the second haptic effect to a second actuator configured to receive the second haptic signal and output the second haptic effect. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A system comprising:
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a first actuator configured to receive a first haptic signal and output a first haptic effect based at least in part on the first haptic signal; a second actuator configured to receive a second haptic signal and output a second haptic effect based at least in part on the second haptic signal; a processor configured to; receive a display signal comprising a plurality of pixels; determine the first haptic effect and the second haptic effect, the first and second haptic effects configured when combined to output a texture; and transmit the first haptic signal to the first actuator and transmit the second haptic signal to the second actuator a display configured to receive the display signal and output an image based at least in part on the display signal, the texture configured to be felt on the surface of the display; and a mobile device housing configured to contain the first actuator, the second actuator, the processor, and the display.
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