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Systems and methods for multi-pressure interaction on touch-sensitive surfaces

US9582178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2011
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2220/241
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for multi-pressure interaction on touch-sensitive surfaces are disclosed. One disclosed embodiment of a method comprises receiving a first sensor signal from a touch-sensitive input device in response to a first contact of a first object on the touch-sensitive input device, the first sensor signal comprising a first location and a first pressure of the first contact, receiving a second sensor signal from the touch-sensitive input device in response to a second contact of a second object on the touch-sensitive input device substantially simultaneously with the first contact, the second sensor signal comprising a second location of the second contact and a second pressure of the second contact, generating a signal based at least in part on the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal, the signal configured to cause a haptic effect, and outputting the signal.

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