Haptic feedback devices and methods for simulating an orifice
US7233315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/016
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus comprises an input device and an actuator. The input device has an interface portion. The interface portion defines a selectively adjustable orifice having a range of sizes. The interface portion defines a plane and a longitudinal axis. An actuator is coupled to the interface portion of the input device. The actuator is configured to apply a haptic feedback force inwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis within the plane to at least three locations of the interface portion when a change in a size of an object disposed within the interface portion is sufficient to adjust the size of the orifice.
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