Tactile feedback controlled by various medium
US5984880A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B23/28
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Control over tactile feedback devices, force-feedback devices, or a combination thereof comprising: processing device (54 and 53), processing device (54); networking means (55) such as an Internet means, television communications, and satellite communications. Tactile output system selects pre-recorded material (63) in response to sensor input. Biofeedback sensors (13) supply tactile/force-feedback system with additional information. Dermatologically compatible material (50) for combining with tactile feedback devices and force-feedback devices.
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