Reconfigurable tactile interface utilizing active material actuation
US8188844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2217/038
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reconfigurable tactile human-machine interface adapted for facilitating selection and manipulation by a user, presenting a first geometric shape, orientation, position, or characteristic, and including at least one active material element configured to cause the interface to achieve a second geometric shape, orientation, position or otherwise characteristic when activated or deactivated, and preferably further including at least one sensor, and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and interface and configured to selectively cause the element to be activated upon receipt of sensory input.
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