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Haptic messaging in handheld communication devices

  • US 8,316,166 B2
  • Filed: 12/08/2003
  • Issued: 11/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method, comprising:

  • receiving, at a first handheld communication device, a first indication that a first user-interface member of the first handheld communication device has been actuated, wherein the first user-interface member is assigned with a first haptic code configured to convey a first expression or behavior;

    generating, at the first handheld communication device during a non-verbal chat session between the first handheld communication device and a second handheld communication device, an output signal based on the first indication;

    causing, during the non-verbal chat session, the output signal to be sent to the second handheld communication device remote from the first handheld communication device, wherein the output signal is configured to cause a haptic effect corresponding to the first haptic code;

    receiving a second indication that a second user-interface member different from the first user-interface member has been actuated, wherein the second user-interface member is assigned with a second haptic code configured to convey a second expression or behavior, wherein the second haptic code is different from the first haptic code;

    generating a second output signal based on the second indication, wherein the second output signal includes the second haptic code; and

    causing the second output signal to be sent to the second handheld communication device, wherein second output signal is configured to cause a second haptic effect corresponding to the second haptic code.

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