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Wearable device with flexibly mounted haptic output device

US10032345B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2014
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a wearable device configured to be worn by a user. The wearable device includes a flexible mounting, and a haptic output device connected to the flexible mounting. The system includes a signal generator configured to generate a haptic signal and communicate the haptic signal to the haptic output device. The haptic signal includes a short duration control pulse configured to create a small deformation sensation to the user.

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