Method and apparatus for providing haptic feedback
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a rocker switch operable to output a first signal to a processor operable to associate a value with a setting of the rocker switch in a first mode and to control a rate of change of the value in a second mode;
an actuator in communication with the rocker switch, the actuator operable to receive from the processor a second signal associated with the first signal and provide haptic feedback associated with the second signal; and
a biasing element comprising a first end and a second end, the first end in communication with the rocker switch and the second end in communication with the actuator, the biasing element configured to amplify haptic feedback provided by the actuator.
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Abstract
Products and processes for providing haptic feedback are described. One such product includes a rocker switch and an actuator in communication with the rocker switch. The rocker switch is operable to output a first signal. The actuator is operable to provide haptic feedback associated with the first signal.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a rocker switch operable to output a first signal to a processor operable to associate a value with a setting of the rocker switch in a first mode and to control a rate of change of the value in a second mode; an actuator in communication with the rocker switch, the actuator operable to receive from the processor a second signal associated with the first signal and provide haptic feedback associated with the second signal; and a biasing element comprising a first end and a second end, the first end in communication with the rocker switch and the second end in communication with the actuator, the biasing element configured to amplify haptic feedback provided by the actuator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An apparatus comprising:
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a switch operable to output a first signal, the switch comprising a first contact, a second contact, and a contact assembly operable to communicate with the first contact and the second contact; a processor operable to associate a value with a setting of the switch in a first mode and to control a rate of change of the value in a second mode; an actuator in communication with the contact assembly, the actuator operable to provide a processor-controlled force to the contact assembly; and a biasing element comprising a first end and a second end, the first end in communication with the switch and the second end in communication with the actuator, the biasing element configured to amplify the processor-controlled force. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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providing a rocker switch operable to output a first signal to a processor operable to associate a value with a setting of the rocker switch in a first mode and to control a rate of change of the value in a second mode; disposing an actuator in communication with the rocker switch, the actuator operable to receive from the processor a second signal associated with the first signal and provide haptic feedback associated with the second signal; and providing a biasing element comprising a first end and a second end, the first end in communication with the rocker switch and the second end in communication with the actuator, the biasing element configured to amplify haptic feedback provided by the actuator. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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providing a switch operable to output a first signal, the switch comprising a first contact, a second contact, and a contact assembly operable to communicate with the first contact and the second contact; providing a processor operable to associate a value with a setting of the switch in a first mode and to control a rate of change of the value in a second mode; disposing an actuator in communication with the contact assembly, the actuator operable to provide a processor-controlled force to the contact assembly, the processor-controlled force displacing the contact assembly; and providing a biasing element comprising a first end and a second end, the first end in communication with the switch and the second end in communication with the actuator, the biasing element configured to amplify the processor-controlled force. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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