Apparatus and methods for providing tactile sensation
US10747319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for providing tactile sensation are provided. In one disclosed arrangement, there is provided a first magnet module comprising one or more magnetic elements. A mounting arrangement mounts the first magnet module to a human or animal body. A controller controls a tactile sensation applied by the first magnet module to the human or animal body by controlling a magnetic field applied to the first magnet module. The one or more magnetic elements are rotatably mounted and the controller controls the applied tactile sensation by rotating one or more of the magnetic elements using the applied magnetic field.
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