Tactile feedback systems and methods for augmented reality and virtual reality systems
US10569165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8082
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tactile feedback system for use with a virtual reality system comprises a support structure and tactile feedback units coupled to and spaced apart around the support structure. A microcontroller is coupled to the tactile feedback units to independently control their activation. The microcontroller has a communication interface configured to communicate with the virtual reality system to receive control signals for controlling operation of the tactile feedback units. The microcontroller activates the tactile feedback units in response to control signals received from the virtual reality system to indicate aspects of the virtual reality experience. In another aspect, a haptic gun for use with a virtual reality system has tactile feedback units and a linear actuator for simulating a recoil of firing the gun. In another aspect a video game system provides a single game play instance for multiple clients utilizing different game platforms.
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