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Method and system for the presentation of information via the tactile sense

US8362883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2009
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B21/003
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods are provided for communicating information via a tactile sense is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving input information at a controller comprising a processor. In addition, the method comprises generating a tactile sequence from the input information according to a predetermined communication structure via the controller and transmitting the tactile sequence to a display comprising a plurality of activators. Thereafter, the method comprises outputting the tactile sequence on the display. Systems are also provided for carrying out the described methods.

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