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Electrical stimulation haptic feedback interface

US9293015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2013
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/011
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A haptic drive circuit for an electrical muscle stimulation electrode has an input for receiving a haptic signal based on a haptic effect from a haptic effects processor. The drive circuit contains logic for generating a electrical muscle stimulation current based on the haptic signal. An electrode in contact with a user's skin receives the electrical muscle stimulation current, causing a haptic effect by contraction and relaxation of muscles near the electrode.

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