Spatial-temporal haptic stimulation systems and methods
US11715356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure relates to technology for haptic stimulation. A haptic interface device comprises an array comprising haptic stimulation elements configured to generate a stimulation pattern. The haptic interface device comprises a controller configured to continually propagate the stimulation pattern on a user's skin, including repeatedly eliminate a portion of a first end of the stimulation pattern and replace the eliminated portion with a new portion at a second end of the stimulation pattern.
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