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Methods and systems for providing haptic messaging to handheld communication devices

  • US 8,059,088 B2
  • Filed: 09/13/2005
  • Issued: 11/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • receiving an input signal associated with a connection event over a carrier service network at a communication device, the connection event representative of a connection status of the communication device over the carrier service network after a communication has been established using the communication device on the carrier service network; and

    outputting a control signal to an actuator coupled to the communication device, the control signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the connection event, wherein the haptic effect is capable of being physically felt by a user in contact with the communication device.

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