Tactile stimulation apparatus having a composite section comprising a semiconducting material
US9063572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/96062
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of tactile stimulation apparatuses and components of such apparatuses are generally described herein. For example, in one embodiment, a tactile stimulation apparatus is provided. This tactile stimulation apparatus has a composite section comprising an insulation region and a semiconducting region that is proximate to the insulation region. This insulation region is touchable by a body member. Additionally included is a voltage source proximate to the semiconducting region. Here, the voltage source is configured to charge the semiconducting region to an electric potential, which produces an electrosensory sensation on the body member.
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