Haptically-enabled deformable device with rigid component
US9606625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04102
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device includes a flexible component, such as a display and a rigid component coupled to the flexible component. An input circuit coupled to the flexible component can detect deformation of the flexible component. A response module can provide haptic feedback or another response based on the deformation. In some devices, the rigid component can be made of rigid members attached by a flexible connection and coupled to a motor. The flexible connection can be altered by the motor to cause the flexible component to deform from one state to another.
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