Dynamic hardware controls with haptic and visual feedback
US9639196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04166
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention presents a mobile electronic device comprising dynamic hardware controls and a method for controlling dynamic hardware controls. The mobile electronic device comprises a pressure sensing film arranged to detect a pressure applied on at least one portion of at least one side of the mobile electronic device and electroactive polymer film with a conductive coating arranged overlaying the pressure sensing film. The electroactive polymer film comprises at least one deformable segment that may be deformed temporarily by the application of a voltage over the at least one deformable segment in the electroactive polymer film, the mobile electronic device further comprises a control unit arranged to control the dynamic hardware controls.
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