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SIMULATION OF TANGIBLE USER INTERFACE INTERACTIONS AND GESTURES USING ARRAY OF HAPTIC CELLS

  • US 20160306426A1
  • Filed: 06/28/2016
  • Published: 10/20/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A user interface device comprising:

  • a deformable layer comprising a touch surface;

    a haptic cell covered by the deformable layer and comprising a haptic output device;

    a first sensor positioned to sense deformation of the flexible layer proximal to the haptic cell, the first sensor configured to output a first sensor signal in response to sensing the deformation, the first sensor signal having an electrical characteristic; and

    a processor in electrical communication with the first sensor and the haptic cell, the processor programmed to generate a haptic control signal in response to receiving the first sensor signal and communicate the haptic control signal to the haptic cell, the haptic control signal having an electrical characteristic defined at least in part on the electrical characteristic of the first sensor signal, the electrical characteristic of the haptic signal corresponding to a predetermined amount of resistance to display against deformation of the flexible layer.

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