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Method and apparatus for sensory tags providing sound, smell and haptic feedback

US8988198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2209/47
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for creating “feelings” from tangible objects in a responsive and cost efficient manner are provided. In accordance with such systems and methods, near field communication (NFC) tags are embedded into tangible objects, e.g., Compact Discs (CDs), books, posters, etc., where the NFC tags include feeling/sensory feedback parameters associated with the object in which the NFC tag is embedded. That is, such NFC tags are able to stimulate one or more senses, such as the human senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Thus, sensory feedback is provided via tangible objects, where only minimal cost (e.g., a few cents) is added to the production/manufacture of such objects.

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