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Control input device with vibrating function

US7639239B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateNov 30, 2005
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/3652
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vibration-function-equipped control input system includes: a display panel capable of displaying a control screen; a touch panel; a pressure-position detector; a vibration section that generates vibration to apply to the touch panel; and a controller operatively connected to the display panel, the touch panel, the pressure-position detector, and the vibration section. The controller directs the vibration section to generate a vibration of a first vibration pattern when a predetermined time has passed after the part of the touch panel corresponding to the position of a control key displayed on the control screen is pushed, and subsequently directs the vibration section to generate a vibration of a second vibration pattern when a change of a control object controlled by the control key is detected after the predetermined time has passed.

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