Devices using tactile feedback to deliver silent status information
US8739033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2030 |
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- 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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