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Method and apparatus for providing haptic feedback

  • US 7,535,454 B2
  • Filed: 05/21/2003
  • Issued: 05/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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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