Systems and methods for mapping message contents to virtual physical properties for vibrotactile messaging
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense an interaction with a first device;
determining a virtual physical parameter based at least in part on the sensor signal;
transmitting a signal associated with the virtual physical parameter to a second device;
determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the virtual physical parameter; and
generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for mapping message contents to virtual physical properties for vibrotactile messaging are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of receiving a sensor signal from a sensor, the sensor configured to detect an interaction with a messaging device, determining a virtual physical property of a virtual message object based at least in part on the sensor signal, determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the virtual physical parameter; and generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense an interaction with a first device; determining a virtual physical parameter based at least in part on the sensor signal; transmitting a signal associated with the virtual physical parameter to a second device; determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the virtual physical parameter; and generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system comprising:
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a sensor configured to sense an interaction with a first device; a processor coupled to the sensor, the processor configured to; receive a sensor signal from the sensor; determine a virtual physical parameter based at least in part on the sensor signal; transmit a signal associated with the virtual physical parameter to a second messaging device; determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the virtual physical parameter; and generate a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising program code, which when executed by a processor is configured to cause the processor to:
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receive a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense an interaction with a first device; determine a virtual physical parameter based at least in part on the sensor signal; transmit a signal associated with the virtual physical parameter to a second device; determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the virtual physical parameter; and generate a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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