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Systems, methods, and devices for haptic feedback

US12430996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2024
Grant dateSep 30, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An example wearable device includes a flexible substrate and a plurality of microfluidic devices attached to the flexible substrate, each microfluidic device of the plurality of microfluidic devices comprising an actuator configured to cause a displacement of a corresponding portion of the flexible substrate to which the microfluidic device is attached. The wearable device further includes a control module electrically coupled to the plurality of microfluidic devices, the control module configured to govern operation of the plurality of microfluidic devices, and a fluid reservoir configured to store a supply of fluid. The wearable device also includes a set of fluidic connectors coupling the fluid reservoir to the plurality of microfluidic devices.

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