Haptic devices that simulate rigidity of virtual objects
US10324530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/014
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments relate to a system and a method for providing haptic feedback to a user by controlling an area of a surface of a haptic assembly in touch (directly or indirectly) with a user. The haptic assembly can be actuated such that a surface area of the haptic assembly in contact with a user can be adjusted. An area of the haptic assembly in contact with a user can be changed by modifying a shape of the haptic assembly. Hence, by changing the shape of the haptic assembly, a user touching a virtual object in a virtual space with a particular rigidity can be emulated.
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