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Devices using tactile feedback to deliver silent status information

US8739033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2007
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M19/047
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Devices using tactile feedback to deliver silent status information are described. One embodiment includes an electronic device comprising a housing comprising a user contactable region, a tactile element coupled to the user contactable region, and an actuator coupled to the tactile element and capable of outputting a haptic sensation localized to the tactile element.

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