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Method and apparatus for controlling haptic feedback of an input tool for a mobile terminal

US9239622B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2013
Grant dateJan 19, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/22
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for controlling haptic feedback of an input tool for a mobile terminal. The method includes detecting, by the mobile terminal, a hovering of the input tool over an object displayed on a touch screen display of the mobile terminal; identifying a property of the object; and transmitting, to the input tool, a control signal for haptic feedback corresponding to the property of the object.

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