Computer input device providing tactile feedback
US6452586B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/014
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An input device for a computer system includes a housing and an output circuit located in the housing. The output circuit is capable of providing an output signal to the computer system that is indicative of movement of at least a portion of the input device. A physical feedback device is also located in the housing and is capable of stimulating a localized area of the housing in response to a signal from the computer system.
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