Haptics for touch-input hardware interfaces of a game controller
US12121800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/23
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A handheld game controller having a handle and a bumper assembly on the handle. The bumper assembly includes a bumper and a haptic actuator. The bumper is configured to accept touch inputs from a user. The haptic actuator includes at least one plate and a piezoelectric actuator. The piezoelectric actuator is configured to receive an electrical signal, convert the electrical signal to mechanical motion, translate the mechanical motion to the at least one plate, and cause the at least one plate and the bumper to vibrate.
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