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Method and apparatus for producing an acoustic field

US10281567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2018
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/017
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method and apparatus for the modulation of an acoustic field for providing tactile sensations. A method of creating haptic feedback using ultrasound is provided. The method comprises the steps of generating a plurality of ultrasound waves with a common focal point using a phased array of ultrasound transducers, the common focal point being a haptic feedback point, and modulating the generation of the ultrasound waves using a waveform selected to produce little or no audible sound at the haptic feedback point.

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