Methods and apparatus for vibrotactile communication
US7098776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1626
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for enhancing interpersonal communication over distance through use of touch. A vibrotactile (touch-and-vibration) interface is used to improve existing remote communication by allowing tactile cues to augment the audio-visual information in real-time. The pressure exerted by each finger of the transmitter produces patterns of vibration against the corresponding finger of the receiver. A hand-held device using the interface allows a user to transmit and receive patterns of vibration to and from a remote user and signify tactile gestures, or expressive uses of touch.
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