Haptic device, for interaction with virtual reality or augmented reality systems
US10928908B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0362
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A haptic device, for interaction with virtual reality or augmented reality systems, including a fixed body configured to be worn on a finger of the hand, and a movable body associated with the fixed body and actuated by a motor means; the device includes a flap associated with the movable body and having a convex contact surface; the movable body being movable with respect to the fixed body so that the contact surface moves from a position that is spaced from the fingertip to a position of contact with the fingertip.
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