METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE HAPTIC FEEDBACK
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a goal condition at a mobile device;
requesting information from a host device using a first close-proximity communication;
receiving the information at the mobile device using a second close-proximity communication;
determining a level of haptic feedback based on the received information and the goal condition; and
causing a haptic effect on the mobile device based on the level of haptic feedback.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus to provide haptic feedback are disclosed. One example method includes receiving a goal condition at a mobile device, requesting information from a host device using a first close-proximity communication, receiving the information at a mobile device using a second close-proximity communication, determining a level of haptic feedback based on the received information and the goal condition, and causing a haptic effect on the mobile device based on the level of haptic feedback. Other implementations are possible.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a goal condition at a mobile device; requesting information from a host device using a first close-proximity communication; receiving the information at the mobile device using a second close-proximity communication; determining a level of haptic feedback based on the received information and the goal condition; and causing a haptic effect on the mobile device based on the level of haptic feedback. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A mobile device, comprising:
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a processor; a memory coupled with the processor, the memory storing machine readable instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to; receive a goal condition; request information from a host device using a first close-proximity communication; receive the information at the mobile device using a second close-proximity communication; and determine a level of haptic feedback based on the received information and the goal condition; and a haptic actuator to cause a haptic effect on the mobile device based on the level of haptic feedback. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A system, comprising:
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a host device to provide first information to a requesting device via a close-proximity communication, the information to cause the requesting device to determine a first level of haptic feedback; and an update server to provide updated information to the host device, the updated information to cause the requesting device to determine a second level of haptic feedback. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method comprising:
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requesting information from a host device using a first close-proximity communication; receiving the information at the mobile device using a second close-proximity communication; determining a level of haptic feedback based on the received information and at least one of a time, a location of the mobile device, or user preference; and imposing a haptic effect on the mobile device based on the level of haptic feedback.
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