21results about "Electrical haptic/tactile feedback" patented technology

An input device (900) may include a rotatable member (952), a virtual scroll controller (912) and a host interface block (906). The virtual scroll controller (912) may be configured to select a virtual scroll state from a plurality of virtual scroll states based on a rotational velocity of the rotatable member (952). Each virtual scroll state may be associated with a respective output function. The virtual scroll controller (912) may be further configured to compute an output velocity according to the output function associated with the selected virtual scroll state. The virtual scroll controller (912) may be further configured to generate a virtual position count (928) based on the computed output velocity. The host interface block (906) may be configured to send the generated virtual position count (928) to a computing device connected to the input device (900).

The present invention provides a motor encoder with a programmable and tactile feedback and an operation method thereof. The encoder includes: a rotary knob; a motor for providing virtual stopping, virtual termination and virtual elastic loading when the knob is turned, and generating a tactile feedback and resistance in different events; a position sensor for providing position information when the knob is started and in a movement process; a controller with a motor driver, wherein the controller is electrically connected with the motor and the position sensor respectively and used for obtaining a position feedback from the position sensor and driving the motor to form closed-loop torque feedback control; and an input interface electrically connected with the controller and used for inputting instruction information to the controller.

Systems, devices and methods for the management of glucose levels in the body of patient featuring user interface input mechanisms configured to provide haptic feedback to the user are provided.

One variation of a keyboard system includes: a substrate including an array of inductors; a tactile layer arranged over the substrate defining an array of key locations over the array of inductors; an array of magnetic elements, each arranged within the tactile layer at a key location configured to inductively couple to an adjacent inductor and configured to move relative to the adjacent inductor responsive to application of a force on the tactile layer at the key location; and a controller configured to read electrical values from the inductors. In response to detecting a change in electrical value at a first inductor, the controller also configured to: register a first keystroke of a first key type associated with a first key location defined over the first inductor; and drive an oscillating voltage across the first inductor to oscillate the tactile layer over the substrate during a haptic feedback cycle.

Aspects of the invention include a computer peripheral device comprising an input element that operates based on a performance characteristic, an electropermanent magnet (EPM) assembly including a permanent magnet configured to generate a magnetic field and a magnetizing assembly configured to set an intensity of the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet, and a magnetorheological (MR) material coupled to the input element. The MR material has a viscosity that changes based on the magnetic field and affects the performance characteristic of the input element.

A keyswitch for a keyed device, the keyswitch comprising: a housing with an inner structure defining a cavity within; a plunger protruding from a top side of the housing and extending into the cavity, the plunger operable to be depressed and travel along a linear range of motion within the cavity of the housing; a slug comprised of magnetic material and configured at a bottom section of the cavity; and a conductive coil, wherein the conductive coil is operable to generate a magnetic field in response to receiving an electrical current, the magnetic field operable to magnetically move the slug within the cavity causing the slug to impact a portion of the housing or the plunger, wherein the impact causes a feedback effect that mechanically translates through the keyswitch.

An operating device (10, 10') for installation in a vehicle has a housing (12) and an operating element (14, 14') which is movably mounted in and / or on the housing (12) and can be manually shifted from a rest position into a function triggering position. Furthermore, the operating device (10, 10') is equipped with a switch (22) which is adapted to be actuated by the operating element (14, 14') upon manual shifting into the function triggering position, with a holding force generating unit (26, 26') for generating a holding force by means of which the operating element (14, 14') is held in its rest position, and with a control unit (32) for electrically controlling the holding force generating unit in order to set the holding force.

The application provides a motor encoder with programmable and tactile feedback and an operating method thereof. The encoder comprises a rotatable knob, a motor for providing virtual stop, virtual end and virtual elastic load when the knob is rotated, and generating tactile feedback and resistance in different events, a position sensor for providing position information when the knob is started and during movement, a controller with a motor driver electrically connected with the motor and the position sensor respectively for obtaining position feedback from the position sensor and driving the motor to form closed-loop torque feedback control, and an input interface electrically connected with the controller for inputting instruction information to the controller. Compared with conventional encoders, the motor encoder of the application provides excellent user experience and improved functions, and can also be programmed to provide various tactile feedback profiles, so as to realize more intuitive and customizable user experience.

The invention relates to a method for filling a component (1) with a magnetic powder (2), wherein at the start of the method, the component (1) has a main part (3) and a movable element (4) which is movably mounted relative to the main part (3), and a gap (5) exists at least in regions between the main part (3) and the at least one movable element (4). The following method steps are carried out: introducing the magnetic powder (2) into at least one opening (6) of the component (1), the at least one opening (6) connecting the gap (5) to the surroundings, propagating the magnetic powder (2) to and / or through the gap (5) by applying a propagation force to the magnetic powder (2), and closing the at least one opening (6).

Touch Sensing Device. This invention provides a novel touch sensing device with a seamless design. The sensing device includes a housing, a movable portion, a cover portion, and a lifting actuator for the movable portion. The movable portion is movable within an opening in the housing relative to an edge portion of the opening. The cover portion includes a flexible layer covering the edge portion of the opening and the movable portion. When the movable portion is at a first height position relative to the edge portion, a first region and a second region of the outer surface of the cover portion are substantially flush with each other, and a second portion of the flexible layer is at a third height position relative to the first portion of the flexible layer. When the movable portion is at a second height position relative to the edge portion, the second region is located on the Z′ direction side relative to the first region, and the second portion is at a fourth height position relative to the first portion. The flexible layer is configured to partially flex and stretch.

The invention relates to a haptic steering column switch arrangement (1), in particular for controlling the turn signals of a motor vehicle, comprising a carrier (2) defining a first axis (A); an activation rod (3) arranged within the carrier (2) along a second axis (B) that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis (A) and designed for actuation by a user; force sensors (5) arranged between the activation rod (3) and the carrier (2) and activated when the activation rod (3) is pressed in a direction not parallel to the first axis (A); and an actuator (4) configured to provide a haptic response to the user by moving the activation rod (3). To enable the input of operating information without moving the activation rod (3) and to generate a predefined haptic experience,The arrangement (1) comprises at least two pairs of force sensors (5) arranged in the space between the activation rod (3) and the support (2) on opposite sides of the second axis (B) and in the plane substantially perpendicular to the first axis (A), each pair of force sensors (5) being separated by a length (L) to detect a torque generated by the activation rod (3) with respect to the first axis (A), and flexible joints (6) arranged in the space between the activation rod (3) and the support (2) defining an equilibrium position of the activation rod (3) within the support (2) and allowing limited movements of the activation rod (3) within the support (2) along the second axis (B), the actuator (4) moving the activation rod (3) along the second axis (B) upon activation.

Method for filling a component (1) with a magnetic powder (2), wherein the component (1) has a base body (3) and a moving element (4) movably mounted relative to the base body (3) at the beginning of the method, and a gap (5) exists at least partially between the base body (3) and the at least one moving element (4), wherein the following method steps are carried out: introducing the magnetic powder (2) into at least one opening (6) of the component (1), wherein the at least one opening (6) connects the gap (5) to the environment, propagating the magnetic powder (2) to and / or through the gap (5) by acting on the magnetic powder (2) with a propagation force, and closing the at least one opening (6).

There is provided a method of driving a shape memory alloy haptic assembly, the shape memory alloy haptic assembly comprising an actuator comprising a shape memory alloy arranged to provide a haptic effect upon actuation, the method comprising continuously providing a drive current to the actuator during a pre-heat period in which the temperature of the shape memory alloy is raised without causing the shape memory alloy to provide the haptic effect and during an actuation period in which the temperature of the shape memory alloy is raised so as to cause the shape memory alloy to provide the haptic effect. There is also provided a shape memory alloy haptic assembly.

The invention discloses a quick click switch, which comprises a key and a trigger piece, and further comprises an active reset structure and a control module, when the key is pressed to enable the trigger part to be connected and then disconnected, the control module works, and the control module controls the active reset structure to drive the key to quickly return to the position before pressing. The method has the advantage of being capable of assisting the user in quickly clicking.

A method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus for customizing an input device are provided. The method may include setting a set of parameters associated with actuating a button of the input device. The set of parameters may include at least one of a threshold force for actuating the button or a threshold displacement for actuating the button. The method may receive a press of the button. The method may provide a tactile feedback based on the set of parameters in response to the press of the button.

One variation of a touch sensor system includes a set of touch layers: spanning a first area; and including a set of electrodes. The system further includes a set of inductor layers: arranged below the set of touch layers; spanning a second area less than the first area; and including a set of spiral traces defining an inductor. The system also includes a magnetic element arranged below the set of inductor layers and defining a first polarity facing the inductor. The system further includes a controller configured to: read a set of electrical values from the set of electrodes; interpret a force magnitude of a touch input based on the set of electrical values; and in response to the force magnitude exceeding a force magnitude, drive an oscillating voltage across the inductor to induce alternating magnetic coupling between the inductor and the magnetic element.

An operating device (10, 10') for attachment to a transportation device comprises a housing (12) and an operating element (14, 14') movably mounted in and / or on the housing (12) and manually transferable from a stationary state to a functionally activated state. The operating device (10, 10') further comprises a switch (22) operable by the operating element (14, 14') when the operating element (14, 14') is manually transferred to the functionally activated state, a holding force generating unit (26, 26') for generating a holding force that holds the operating element (14, 14') stationary, and a control unit (32) for electrically controlling the holding force generating unit to set the holding force.

Operating device comprising a planar component (2) designed as a switch strip (1) and having a user interface with several control fields (2a, 2b, ...) and an electromagnetic actuator (6) for generating haptic feedback when the operating device is actuated, wherein a force is exerted on the planar component (2) by energizing an electrical coil (9), causing it to temporarily displace from its rest position, characterized in that the electromagnetic actuator (6) is formed by an electrical holding magnet (7) fixedly attached to the planar component (2) having the user interface, which cooperates with a ferromagnetic element (10) fixedly connected to the planar component (2), wherein the electrical holding magnet (7) is force-fitted to the ferromagnetic element (10) with an interposed non-magnetic elastic element (11).