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Electrovibration for touch surfaces

US9501145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2011
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/045
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus that includes a conductive surface and an insulation surface disposed on the conductive surface. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to cause a signal to be coupled to the conductive surface such that a tactile sensation is perceived in a digit that slides on the insulation surface.

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