System and method for synchronization of haptic data and media data
US9400555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/505
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate to computer systems for transmitting or receiving and playing a plurality of data streams, where at least one of the data streams includes video data packets and/or audio data packets and at least one other data stream includes further data packets that are synchronized with the video and/or audio data packets. In particular embodiments, the further data stream includes haptic data packets that include haptic command data generated in real time with the video and/or audio data streams, where the haptic command data is provided to a haptic output device configured to replicate or approximate sensations through the output of one or more mechanical forces in synchronization with the playing of video and/or audio from the video and/or audio data streams.
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