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Systems and methods for stabilizing a haptic touch panel or touch surface

  • US 9,684,375 B2
  • Filed: 12/12/2008
  • Issued: 06/20/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • a housing having a base;

    a touch sensitive input device having a width;

    a first support member coupled to the base via a first hinge and coupled to the touch sensitive input device via a second hinge;

    a second support member coupled to the base via a third hinge and coupled to the touch sensitive input device via a fourth hinge;

    wherein the first, second, third, and fourth hinge each have a length extending substantially the width of the touch sensitive input device;

    wherein the first support member extends substantially across the length of the first hinge and the second hinge and wherein the second support member extends substantially along the length of the third hinge and the fourth hinge;

    wherein the first support member and the second support member are configured to facilitate movement of the touch sensitive input device in a first degree of freedom, and wherein the first support member and the second support member comprise a rigid material; and

    an actuator coupled to the touch sensitive input device, the actuator configured to provide haptic feedback.

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