Handheld computer interface with haptic feedback
First Claim
1. A handheld computer interface comprising:
- a handle; and
an impact actuator coupled to the handle, wherein the impact actuator comprises a movable mass and an end stop, wherein the impact actuator is adapted to receive a haptic effect signal and in response cause the movable mass to contact the end stop to generate a haptic effect,wherein the end stop is adapted to be movably inserted into a travel path of the movable mass, andwherein the movable mass rotates greater than 360°
before contacting the end stop.
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Abstract
Various systems, devices, and methods are provided for generating an impact and/or surface haptic effect for a handheld computer interface such as a video game controller. For example, the handheld computer interface may include a handle coupled to an impact actuator. The impact actuator includes a movable mass and an end stop. The impact actuator may receive a haptic effect signal and in response cause the mass to contact the end stop to generate a haptic effect. A smart material that outputs a surface haptic effect may be coupled to a surface of the handle such that the surface haptic effect is output substantially from the smart material rather than the handle. The handle may be coupled to an end piece having a shape that simulates an object such as a tennis racket, golf club, or other object.
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13 Claims
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1. A handheld computer interface comprising:
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a handle; and an impact actuator coupled to the handle, wherein the impact actuator comprises a movable mass and an end stop, wherein the impact actuator is adapted to receive a haptic effect signal and in response cause the movable mass to contact the end stop to generate a haptic effect, wherein the end stop is adapted to be movably inserted into a travel path of the movable mass, and wherein the movable mass rotates greater than 360°
before contacting the end stop. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A handheld computer interface comprising;
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a housing; and a reflex component coupled to the housing, wherein the reflex component is configured to cause a first haptic effect to the housing in response to a user-generated force on the handheld computer interface, wherein the reflex component comprises a movable mass disposed within a cavity of the housing, wherein the user-generated force causes the movable mass to move linearly within the cavity from a resting position towards an end of the cavity, and wherein the first haptic effect is caused by the movable mass striking a bump projecting from an inner surface of the housing into the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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