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Haptic feedback system

US10572011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2017
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T19/006
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Examples are disclosed that relate to providing haptic feedback. One example provides a haptic feedback system comprising a wearable device configured to be worn by a user, the wearable device including a fluidic channel, a fluid disposed within the fluidic channel, the fluid including an adjustable viscosity, a circuit configured to vary a field within the fluidic channel, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a first input, and in response to receiving the first input, apply a first field within the channel via the circuit to set the adjustable viscosity of the fluid to a first viscosity, and receive a second input, and in response to receiving the second input, apply a second field within the channel via the circuit to set the adjustable viscosity of the fluid to a second viscosity.

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