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Epidermal virtual reality devices

US11112869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2018
Grant dateSep 7, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/164
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are actuation devices, virtual reality devices formed from the actuation devices, and related virtual reality methods. The devices may comprise a plurality of spatially distributed actuators, each actuator configured for interacting with a biological skin surface; a wireless controller configured to receive operative command signals to control each of the actuators; and a wireless power system to power the actuators. Also provided are unique layouts of multiple interconnected devices to achieve large area coverage.

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