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Eccentric rotating mass actuator optimization for haptic effects

US8791799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2013
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M19/047
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system that generates a haptic effect using an Eccentric Rotating Mass (“ERM”) actuator determines a back electromotive force (“EMF”) of the ERM actuator and receives a haptic effect signal comprising one or more parameters, where one of the parameters is a voltage amplitude level as a function of time. The system varies the voltage amplitude level based at least on the back EMF, and applies the varied haptic effect signal to the ERM actuator.

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