Localized Haptic Feedback
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A surface that generates a haptic feedback, said surface comprising:
- an isolated region having a perimeter;
a gap surrounding the perimeter, said gap separating the isolated region from a remainder of the surface; and
a deformable sealing material filled within said gap.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A surface for generating an isolated haptic feedback includes an isolated region having a perimeter and a gap surrounding the perimeter, with the gap separating the isolated region from the rest of the surface. The surface further includes a deformable sealing material that is filled within the gap.
28 Citations
25 Claims
-
1. A surface that generates a haptic feedback, said surface comprising:
-
an isolated region having a perimeter; a gap surrounding the perimeter, said gap separating the isolated region from a remainder of the surface; and a deformable sealing material filled within said gap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
-
-
11. A system for providing haptic feedback in response to a user input, said system comprising:
-
a surface comprising an isolated region having a perimeter, a gap surrounding the perimeter, and a deformable sealing material filled within said gap, and an actuator coupled to said isolated region. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
-
21. A method of providing feedback for a haptic enabled location on a surface, said method comprising:
-
forming an isolated region on the surface by creating a perimeter gap in the surface and filling the gap with a deformable sealing material; receiving an indication that the haptic enabled location is pressed; and generating a haptic effect on the isolated region when the haptic enabled location is pressed. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
-
Specification