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Haptic feedback device

US9710061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJun 17, 2011
Grant dateJul 18, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/96062
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A haptic feedback device configured to provide tactile or haptic feedback for an electronic device. The haptic device includes a platform operably secured to the electronic device to allow rotation about a center axis. An activating member is operably associated with the platform and configured to selectively cause the platform to rotate in a first direction. Also, the haptic feedback device includes a restoring member operably associated with the platform and configured to selectively return the platform to a first position after it has rotated for at least one of a select period of time or a select distance.

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