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Method of using tactile feedback to deliver silent status information to a user of an electronic device

  • US 7,567,232 B2
  • Filed: 10/23/2002
  • Issued: 07/28/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electronic device comprising:

  • a housing comprising a user contactable region;

    a tactile element coupled to the user contactable region;

    at least one preloaded spring element coupled to the housing and coupled to the tactile element, the at least one preloaded spring element configured to provide a spring return force on the tactile element;

    an actuator coupled to the tactile element and configured to output a silent haptic sensation localized to the tactile element, the silent haptic sensation configured to provide status information associated with the electronic device; and

    a detector coupled to the tactile element, the detector configured to detect contact with the tactile element.

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