Haptic alert device having a linear vibrator
US8963695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M19/047
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vibrator designed to be integrated into a portable electronic device as part of a haptic alert device has a linear electric motor that is coupled to actively drive a moveable weight in back-and-forth directions to produce the desired vibration. A lock mechanism has a restraining member that is biased into a lock position, which prevents the moveable weight from moving in the back-and-forth directions when the vibrator is inactive. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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