SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VARIABLE HAPTIC FEEDBACK

• US 20170123498A1
• Filed: 10/27/2016
• Published: 05/04/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 10/28/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Capital One Services LLC (Capital One Financial Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Capital One Services LLC (Capital One Financial Corporation)
• Inventors: DILLON, JR., James R., McPHERSON, Todd
• Granted Patent: US 10,248,207 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/016 Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0346 with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/041 Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0488 using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/167 Audio in a user interface, e.g. using voice commands for navigating, audio feedback

Abstract

A system is provided for generating variable haptic feedback. The system comprises a first haptic feedback device configured to generate haptic feedback according to a received output signal, an input device configured to receive instructions from a remote source, the instructions comprising a haptic feedback output identifier, and a memory device for storing a plurality of haptic feedback profiles, the haptic feedback profiles defining unique haptic feedback patterns characterized at least by a duration and intensity of feedback to be generated by the first haptic feedback device, and said haptic feedback profiles being associated with a haptic feedback output identifier. The system also includes a processor configured to generate and transmit an output signal to the first haptic feedback device according to a haptic feedback profile associated with a received haptic feedback output identifier, said output signal comprising a haptic feedback pattern defined by said haptic feedback profile.

Claims

1. A system for generating variable haptic feedback, the system comprising:

a first haptic feedback device configured to generate haptic feedback according to a received output signal;

an input device configured to receive instructions from a remote source, the instructions comprising a haptic feedback output identifier;

a memory device for storing a plurality of haptic feedback profiles, the haptic feedback profiles defining unique haptic feedback patterns characterized at least by a duration and intensity of feedback to be generated by the first haptic feedback device, said haptic feedback profiles being associated with a haptic feedback output identifier; and

a processor configured to generate and transmit an output signal to the first haptic feedback device according to a haptic feedback profile associated with a received haptic feedback output identifier, said output signal comprising a haptic feedback pattern defined by said haptic feedback profile.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a second haptic feedback device configured to generate haptic feedback according to a received output signal;

wherein each of the plurality of haptic feedback profiles defines a unique haptic feedback pattern to be generated by at least one of the first or second haptic feedback devices.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein at least one of the first or second haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern to be generated by coordinated feedback from both the first and second haptic feedback devices, each generating a different haptic feedback pattern.

4. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

an audio output device;

wherein at least one of the haptic feedback profiles defines audio feedback to be output from the audio output device.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first or second haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern that emulates at least one of a spoken word, a visual characteristic of a graphic, or a sequence of audible sounds.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the system comprises a mobile computing device.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the system comprises an electronic transaction card.

8. The system of claim 6, wherein the input device is configured to receive the instructions from the remote source over a network responsive to user interaction with the remote system using the mobile computing device.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the input device comprises at least one of a wireless communication modem or a cellular communication modem.

10. The system of claim 2, wherein the first and second haptic feedback devices comprise at least one of an electric motor, an electromagnetic actuator, a voice coil, or a piezoelectric actuator configurable to generate at least one of variable speed vibration or movement.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the processor is configured to generate the output signal having at least one of varying amplitude, frequency or duration according to the haptic feedback pattern.

12. A system for generating variable haptic feedback, the system comprising:

a first haptic feedback device configured to generate haptic feedback according to a received output signal;

a memory device storing a plurality of haptic feedback profiles and a set of instructions, the haptic feedback profiles defining unique haptic feedback patterns characterized at least by a duration and intensity of feedback to be generated by the first haptic feedback device; and

a processor configured to execute the instructions to;

receive an instruction signal to generate haptic feedback;

determine a haptic feedback profile based on the received instruction signal;

generate an output signal for controlling the first haptic feedback device based on the determined haptic feedback profile; and

provide the output signal to the first haptic feedback device.

13. The system of claim 12, further comprising:

a second haptic feedback device configured to generate haptic feedback according to a received output signal;

wherein each of the plurality of haptic feedback profiles defines a unique haptic feedback pattern to be generated by at least one of the first or second haptic feedback devices.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein at least one of the haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern to be generated by coordinated feedback from both the first and second haptic feedback devices, each generating a different haptic feedback pattern.

15. The system of claim 12, wherein at least one of the haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern that emulates at least one of a spoken word, a visual characteristic of a graphic, or a sequence of audible sounds.

16. The system of claim 12, wherein the system comprises a mobile computing device and the instruction signal is received responsive to user interaction with the mobile computing device.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein the instruction signal is received from a remote system over a network responsive to user interaction with the remote system using the mobile computing device.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the instruction signal includes information indicative of a characteristic of the user interaction with the remote system using the mobile computing device.

19. The system of claim 17, wherein the instruction signal includes information indicative of a logo, a symbol, an insignia, a graphic, or other mark associated with the remote system.

20. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:

receiving an instruction signal to generate haptic feedback;

identifying, based on the received instruction signal, a haptic feedback profile from among a plurality of haptic feedback profiles stored in a memory device, the haptic feedback profiles defining unique haptic feedback patterns characterized at least by a duration and intensity of feedback to be generated by a first haptic feedback device configured to generate haptic feedback according to a received signal;

generating an output signal for controlling the first haptic feedback device based on the identified haptic feedback profile; and

providing the output signal to the haptic feedback device.

21. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 20, wherein each of the haptic feedback profiles defines a unique haptic feedback pattern to be generated by at least one of the first haptic feedback device or a second haptic feedback.

22. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 21, wherein at least one of the haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern to be generated by coordinated feedback from both the first and second haptic feedback devices, each of the first and second haptic feedback devices being controlled to generate a different haptic feedback pattern.

23. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 20, wherein at least one of the haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern of variable intensity for the duration of the feedback that emulates at least one of a spoken word, a visual characteristic of a graphic, or a sequence of audible sounds.

24. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 20, wherein the identifying includes identifying the haptic feedback profile, from among the stored haptic feedback profiles, based on information received in the instruction signal indicative of a characteristic of a user interaction with a remote system.

25. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 20, wherein the identifying includes identifying the haptic feedback profile, from among the stored haptic feedback profiles, based on information received in the instruction signal indicative of at least one of a logo, a symbol, an insignia, a graphic, or other distinct mark associated with a remote system.

26. A computer-implemented method for generating variable haptic feedback comprising:

receiving, by a processor, an instruction signal to generate haptic feedback;

identifying, based on the received instruction signal, a haptic feedback profile from among a plurality of haptic feedback profiles stored in a memory device, the haptic feedback profiles defining unique haptic feedback patterns characterized at least by a duration and intensity of feedback to be generated by a first haptic feedback device configured to generate haptic feedback according to a received signal;

generating an output signal for controlling the first haptic feedback device based on the identified haptic feedback profile; and

providing the output signal to the haptic feedback device.

27. The method of claim 26, wherein at least one of the stored haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern of variable intensity for the duration of the feedback that emulates at least one of a spoken word, a visual characteristic of a graphic, or a sequence of audible sounds.

28. A system for generating variable haptic feedback, the system comprising:

an input device, said input device configured to receive indications of an external event;

an output device, said output device configured to transmit a haptic feedback output identifier to an end receiver;

a memory device, said memory device comprising a haptic feedback output identifier database, said haptic feedback output identifier database associating a plurality of haptic feedback output identifiers with a plurality of potential external events; and

a processor, said processor configured to determine a haptic feedback output identifier based on a received external event indicator, and instruct said output device to transmit said haptic feedback output identifier to an end receiver.

29. The system of claim 28, wherein the input and output devices comprise a communication interface configured to communicate with the end receiver via a communication network.

30. The system of claim 29, wherein the plurality of haptic feedback output identifiers are associated with a plurality of haptic feedback profiles defining unique haptic feedback patterns characterized at least by a duration and variable intensity of feedback to be generated by at least one haptic feedback device associated with the end receiver.

31. The system of claim 29, wherein the indications of an external event correspond to aspects of a remote user interaction between the end receiver and the system via the communication network.

32. The system of claim 31, wherein at least one of the plurality of haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern that emulates at least one of a spoken word, a visual characteristic of a graphic, or a sequence of audible sounds associated with a characteristic of the received indication of an external event.

33. The system of claim 31, wherein at least one of the plurality of haptic feedback profiles defines a haptic feedback pattern indicative of a logo, a symbol, an insignia, a graphic, or other mark that uniquely identifies the system.