Method and apparatus for distributing haptic synchronous signals
US7839269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2220/395
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A haptic signal distribution system capable of distributing haptic synchronous signals includes a master haptic device and groups of slave haptic devices. In one embodiment, the master haptic device is configured to distribute haptic synchronous signals to slave haptic devices. The haptic synchronous signals, for instance, may include information relating to a tempo for a piece of music. A haptic signal distribution system, for example, allows a master wearable haptic device to selectively distribute haptic synchronous signals to one or more groups of slave wearable haptic devices via a wireless communications network. Upon receipt of the haptic synchronous signals, each slave wearable haptic device generates a series of haptic feedback having a rhythm of beats in response to the haptic synchronous signals.
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