System and method for mapping instructions associated with haptic feedback
US7791588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/015
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment of the invention provides a system and method for mapping instructions associated with haptic feedback. An apparatus having a controller including an effect mapper is disclosed. The controller is configured to receive effect instructions from at least one application. The effect mapper is in communication with the controller, and is configured to produce multiple haptic instructions in response to at least a portion of the received effect instructions. The haptic instructions are at least partially based on a physical characteristic of a haptic device.
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