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Extended refreshable tactile graphic array for scanned tactile display

US7009595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2003
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B21/004
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for extended refreshable tactile graphic display are disclosed, the apparatus including an array of pins at a display surface, with pin setting actuators and display surface matrix preferably being separable units. The display matrix is provided by stacked functional layers, functions including temporary pin retention and pin locking.

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