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Tactile sensation providing apparatus

US10444837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2014
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/014
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tactile sensation providing apparatus 1 includes a contact detection unit 20 for detecting a contact, pressing detection units 42 and 44 for detecting pressing to the contact detection unit 20, a plurality of vibration units 52, 54, 56, and 58 for vibrating the contact detection unit 20, and a controller 10 for controlling such that, when data based on the pressing detected by the pressing detection units 42 and 44 satisfy a predetermined criterion, each of the plurality of vibration units 52, 54, 56, and 58 vibrates in respective modes and an intended tactile sensation is provided to a contact object pressing the contact detection unit 20 at a position where the contact object is in contact with the contact detection unit 20.

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