×

Systems and methods for transmitting haptic messages

  • US 8,976,112 B2
  • Filed: 12/16/2013
  • Issued: 03/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a sensor signal from a first sensor configured to sense a first physical interaction with a first messaging device;

    transmitting a first signal associated with the first physical interaction to a second messaging device;

    receiving a second signal associated with a second physical interaction with the second messaging device;

    modifying an image on a display of the first messaging device based on the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction;

    determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction; and

    generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×