Pointing apparatus capable of providing haptic feedback, and haptic interaction system and method using the same
US8253686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/03545
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are a pointing apparatus capable of providing haptic feedback, and a haptic interaction system and method using the same. The pointing apparatus includes a wireless communication unit, a controller, and a haptic stimulator. The wireless communication unit receives an event including haptic output information through wireless communication with the outside. The controller generates a control signal for reproducing a haptic pattern corresponding to the haptic output information. The haptic stimulator reproduces the haptic pattern by means of the control signal. Thus, it is possible to increase the performance and usability of a user interface of a user terminal including a touch screen.
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