Haptic modules with independently controllable vertical and horizontal mass movements
First Claim
1. An electronic device, comprising:
- a planar surface;
a first haptic module for creating a first haptic effect, the first haptic module having a first weight member that selectively moves in a substantially perpendicular direction relative to the planar surface;
a second haptic module for creating a second haptic effect, the second haptic module having a second weight member that selectively moves in a substantially parallel direction relative to the planar surface; and
a processor for controlling the first and second haptic modules.
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Abstract
Electronic devices and methods for creating various haptic effects. In one example, an electronic device may include a first haptic module for creating a first haptic effect, the first haptic module having a first weight member that selectively moves in a substantially vertical orientation relative to the first haptic module; a second haptic module for creating a second haptic effect, the second haptic module having a second weight member that selectively moves in a substantially horizontal orientation relative to the second haptic module; and a processor for controlling the first and second haptic modules. In one example, the processor selectively activates either the first haptic module or the second haptic module based on one or more events or conditions, such as the current orientation or position of the electronic device.
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22 Claims
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1. An electronic device, comprising:
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a planar surface; a first haptic module for creating a first haptic effect, the first haptic module having a first weight member that selectively moves in a substantially perpendicular direction relative to the planar surface; a second haptic module for creating a second haptic effect, the second haptic module having a second weight member that selectively moves in a substantially parallel direction relative to the planar surface; and a processor for controlling the first and second haptic modules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22)
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12. An electronic device, comprising:
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a haptic module for creating a haptic effect, the haptic module having a frame, a weight member positioned within the frame, and an actuator wire coupled between the weight member and the frame, wherein when the actuator wire receives an electrical signal, the actuator wire shortens thereby moving the weight member within the frame to create the haptic effect; and a processor for controlling the haptic module. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of creating a haptic feedback effect in an electronic device, comprising:
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determining an orientation of the electronic device; and responsive to the determining operation, activating either a first haptic module to create a first haptic feedback effect or activating a second haptic module to create a second haptic feedback effect;
whereinthe first haptic module is configured to move a first weight member in a substantially perpendicular direction relative to a planar surface of the electronic device to create the first haptic feedback effect; and the second haptic module is configured to move a second weight member in a substantially parallel direction relative to the planar surface of the electronic device to create the second haptic feedback effect. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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