Systems and methods for haptic feedback for modular devices
US-9645647-B2 · May 9, 2017 · US
Systems and methods for physics-based tactile messaging
US10248203B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10248203-B2 |
| Application number | US-50275509-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Publication date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
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Systems and methods for physics-based tactile messaging are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of receiving a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense a physical interaction with a messaging device; determining an interaction between one or more virtual message objects and a virtual message environment, the interaction based at least in part on the sensor signal and a virtual physical parameter of at least one of the one or more virtual message objects; and determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the interaction. The method additionally includes the step of generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.
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That which is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: receiving a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense a physical interaction with a messaging device; determining an interaction between one or more virtual message objects and a virtual message environment, wherein the interaction between the one or more virtual message objects and the virtual message environment comprises a collision, the interaction based at least in part on the sensor signal and a virtual physical parameter of at least one of the one or more virtual message objects, the one or more virtual message objects each comprising a message and an associated data file, and wherein the virtual physical parameter is associated with the data file; determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the interaction; and generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect. 2. A system, comprising: a processor, configured to: receive a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense a physical interaction with a messaging device; determine an interaction between one or more virtual message objects and a virtual message environment, wherein the interaction between the one or more virtual message objects and the virtual message environment comprises a collision, the interaction based at least in part on the sensor signal and a virtual physical parameter of at least one of the one or more virtual message objects, the one or more virtual message objects each comprising a message and an associated data file, and wherein the virtual physical parameter is associated with the data file; determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the interaction; and generate a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.
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with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a three-dimensional [3D] space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors · CPC title
Tactile signalling systems, e.g. tactile personal calling systems · CPC title
- G06F3/016Primary
Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user · CPC title
Sensing arrangement for detection of housing movement or orientation, e.g. for controlling scrolling or cursor movement on the display of an handheld computer · CPC title
including a sensor for measuring a physical value, e.g. temperature or motion · CPC title
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- What does patent US10248203B2 cover?
- Systems and methods for physics-based tactile messaging are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of receiving a sensor signal from a sensor configured to sense a physical interaction with a messaging device; determining an interaction between one or more virtual message objects and a virtual message environment, the interaction based at least in part on the sensor sig…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Birnbaum David M, Ullrich Chris, Grant Danny, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F3/016. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 02 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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