959results about "Tactile signalling systems" patented technology

A user interface for a vehicle includes a base display, a vibrotactile haptic actuator coupled to the base display, and a force sensor coupled to the base display. The user interface also includes an outer layer coupled to the base display. The outer layer is configured to generate surface friction haptic feedback.

Disclosed are a method, system, and apparatus of personal protective equipment having a responsive device to vibrate when an unmanned aerial vehicle detects an ambient threat using artificial intelligence. In one embodiment, a personal protective equipment includes a drone control apparatus integrated into a chest area of a tactical gear and a responsive device integrated in the tactical gear. The responsive device notifies a wearer of the tactical gear when an unmanned aerial vehicle detects an ambient threat to the wearer. The unmanned aerial vehicle is communicatively coupled with the tactical gear. The responsive device detects the ambient threat using an artificial intelligence based threat detection model. The responsive device may notify a wearer haptically if it is a haptic sensor, auditorily if it is an audio sensor, and / or visually if it is a LED / light based sensor.

Disclosed are an apparatus, system, and method of a visual sensor of a tactical gear to use facial recognition technology to identify a person of interest and to cause a responsive device on the tactical gear to notify a wearer. In one embodiment, a personal protective equipment includes a responsive device integrated in a tactical gear and a visual sensor. The visual sensor of the tactical gear identifies a target person using an identity artificial intelligence model. The responsive device notifies a wearer of the tactical gear when the visual sensor identifies the target person. Further, the responsive device notifies an additional person when the visual sensor identifies a threat to a protectee of the wearer and the additional person. The responsive device may vibrate when the visual sensor of the tactical gear detects an ambient threat to the protectee of the wearer.

Systems and methods are presented herein for requesting a version of media content from a server that includes haptic feedback rending criteria compatible with the haptics capabilities of a client device. At a server, a request is received for a media asset for interaction on a haptic enabled client device, wherein the media asset comprises haptic feedback rendering criteria. Based on the request, haptic feedback capabilities of the haptic enabled client device associated with the request is determined. The haptic feedback capabilities of the haptic enabled client device are compared to the haptic feedback rendering criteria of one or more versions of the media asset available via the server. In response to the comparing, a version of the media asset comprising haptic feedback rendering criteria compatible with the haptic feedback capabilities of the haptic enabled client device is transmitted from the server to the haptic enabled client device.

Systems and methods are presented herein for requesting a version of media content from a server that includes haptic feedback rending criteria compatible with the haptics capabilities of a client device. At a server, a request is received for a media asset for interaction on a haptic enabled client device, wherein the media asset comprises haptic feedback rendering criteria. Based on the request, haptic feedback capabilities of the haptic enabled client device associated with the request is determined. The haptic feedback capabilities of the haptic enabled client device are compared to the haptic feedback rendering criteria of one or more versions of the media asset available via the server. In response to the comparing, a version of the media asset comprising haptic feedback rendering criteria compatible with the haptic feedback capabilities of the haptic enabled client device is transmitted from the server to the haptic enabled client device.

A system and a device for active threat monitoring in a user worn helmet is provided. The system comprises an Internet of Things (IoT) cloud server having an IoT database. The IoT database is configured to generate virtual data feed. The system comprises a head mounted wearable device. The head mounted wearable device comprises a plurality of physical sensors configured to sense and generate at least one of visual feed and radar feed and a multimodal communication interface. The system comprises a user database designated to store user profile data. The system comprises an environment monitoring unit configured to map an environment based on at least of one of the visual feed, the radar feed, and the virtual data. The system comprises an awareness unit configured to generate an environmental context based on position of a user. The system comprises a controller. The controller is configured to receive the user profile data from the user database, the mapped environment from the environment monitoring unit, the environment context from the awareness unit, and the virtual data feed from the IoT database; analyse the user profile data, the visual feed and the radar feed, the environment context, and the virtual data feed to predict occurrence of threat based on the analysed data; and warn the user about a threat based on the predicted occurrence of the threat via the multimodal communication interface.

Embodiments relate to an apparatus comprising a sensing module comprising an ultrasonic sensor; a haptic module comprising a vibratory actuator; a positioning module comprising a gyroscope; an actuator motor, and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a position and an orientation of a body part of a user using the positioning module, dynamically align the ultrasonic sensing module parallel to the ground using the attached actuators based on the position and the orientation of the body part of the user, sense and obtain data from surroundings using the ultrasonic sensing module, detect a presence, a distance and a location of an obstacle with respect to the user by processing the data, and alert the user by providing haptic feedback using the haptic module comprising the vibratory actuator, based on the location of the obstacle. In an embodiment the apparatus is integrated into a smart helmet.

A system and method for an intelligent hair drying / styling apparatus with user information transmission and storage capabilities is herein provided. The hair drying / styling apparatus houses a control circuit board and an infrared or temperature sensor (or camera) in order detect an individual's hair condition moisture level to determine a user specific, customizable dryer setting. The information detected by the sensor is stored locally, on a proximal Internet-enabled device, or on a remote or cloud-based server and accessed by the hair drying / styling apparatus through a wireless local area network connectivity function. This innovation will enable any number of hair professionals and / or end consumers to improve styling and dry time. According to the present invention, energy usage is reduced to enable a more efficient design.

A user input component for an electronic device includes a haptic engine, a pressing surface, and a force sensor. The force sensor detects force applied by a user to the pressing surface and from this value and a spring constant of a supporting structure, an approximate displacement distance can be determined. The displacement distance can be used either directly or indirectly to select a drive current for a coil configured to provide haptic effect along the same direction of the user pressing force.

Disclosed are a method, system, and apparatus of a body-worn camera system with integrated artificial intelligence for real-time field assistance and automated incident reporting. In one embodiment, a body-worn safety device includes a body-worn camera configured to capture a video of an incident from a perspective of a wearer of the body-worn camera. In this embodiment, a microphone is configured to capture audio concurrently with the video. A processing unit includes an artificial intelligence module in this embodiment. The artificial intelligence module is configured to respond to a voice command from the wearer by analyzing the captured audio, the captured video, and / or an external data of the artificial intelligence module. In another embodiment, a method of a wearable safety system provides an audible answer and a guidance in real-time using the natural language queries; and outputting an audio response and an alert to the wearer.

In one embodiment, a method includes determining vibration signals detected by a personal mobility vehicle, determining that the vibration signals correspond to an unexpected event occurred to the personal mobility vehicle, generating a feedback signal corresponding to the unexpected event, and transmitting the feedback signal corresponding to the unexpected event.

The present invention relates to a system for generative AI-prompting end-device effects. The system comprises one or more end devices, a generative AI model, a processor, and a memory. The generative AI model receives a user prompt describing a spatial lighting effect. The memory element coupled to the processor stores a program. The processor executes the program to position virtual representations of the one or more end devices and generate a script comprising animation instructions for a digital canvas and lighting control instructions for the one or more end devices based on the user prompt. Further, the processor triggers lighting effects on the one or more end devices based on the lighting control instructions of the generated script. The lighting effects are coordinated to mirror the animation of the digital canvas.

Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for providing a pedestrian-oriented navigation app for a mobile device. Destination information is received from a pedestrian using a mobile device. The mobile device retrieves pedestrian-oriented mapping data and routing for the navigation of the pedestrian to the destination, determines a current location and direction of the pedestrian based upon GPS data and compass data retrieved from the device, and displays the current location and direction of the pedestrian along with a route for the pedestrian to the destination on the user interface of the mobile device based on the pedestrian-oriented mapping data and routing. If the mobile device detects that the pedestrian has deviated from the route, the mobile device alters the display on the user interface to alert the pedestrian to the deviation.

This application relates to an information output device using a unit block module. Due to the use of the unit block module, apparatus of various sizes may be simply constructed and / or designed, durability and user convenience may be improved, waterproof properties are provided, power consumption is minimized, and an operation error of a driving module may be minimized. And, when a pin is driven down, the pin may be driven down more easily by the attraction of a magnetic material and a magnetic member.

This application provides a system for generating a drive signal and a method for generating a drive signal for driving a two-in-one device integrating a first component capable of generating sound and a second component capable of generating vibration. The system includes an audio signal pre-processing module, configured to perform low-frequency filtering and acoustic effect processing on an input signal according to a high-pass filtering parameter to obtain an audio signal; a vibration signal generation module, configured to generate a vibration signal based on an acoustic characteristic of the audio signal or a preset vibration library; a signal synthesis module, configured to superpose the audio signal with the vibration signal to output the drive signal; and an amplitude-limiting control module, configured to determine whether the audio signal and the vibration signal exceeds a maximum allowable range when superposed, and attenuate the audio signal and / or the vibration signal.

A haptic transducer having first and second members that are reciprocally movable relative to one another. The members are magnetic and comprise a compliant member coupled between them. The haptics transducer embodiments are suitable for wearable or handheld devices or apparatuses, such as headphones or footwear as they comprise a low-profile yet provide suitable haptic feedback without significantly altering the compliance of the wearable or handheld device or apparatus.

A tactile sensation presenting element includes: a vibrator layer; and a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer located so as to oppose each other with the vibrator layer interposed therebetween. At least one of the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer includes a plurality of electrodes that are electrically independent of one another. The vibrator layer includes a plurality of unit regions, in each of which occurrence of vibration can be independently controlled. The tactile sensation presenting element further includes a plurality of protrusions located opposite to the vibrator layer relative to the first electrode layer.

Disclosed are a method, system, and apparatus of a corrections officer tactical gear using computer vision to notify of an ambient threat. In one embodiment, a personal protective equipment includes a responsive device integrated in a tactical gear and a visual sensor of the tactical gear to identify an inmate using an inmate artificial intelligence model. The responsive device notifies a wearer of the tactical gear when the visual sensor identifies an ambient threat to the wearer and / or the inmate. A geo-location device may identify a present location of the wearer when the visual sensor identifies the inmate. When the visual sensor identifies the inmate, a present location of the wearer may be transmitted from the tactical gear to a command center of a correctional facility (e.g., may also identify a distance away and / or a location of the inmate from the present location of the wearer).

The present invention relates to the technical field of dog training devices, and provides a device and method for controlling interactive perceptual experience in dog training, the device comprising a receiver and a transmitter, wherein the receiver comprises a fixed device, a training output device provided on the fixed device, a first communication module and a first microprocessor, and the transmitter is a hand-held remote-control perceiving device capable of perceiving an operation, and the remote-control perceiving device comprises a housing, a second microprocessor provided on the housing, a second communication module and a perception input module, and the perception input module performs training output operation by means of press strengths or grip strengths with different intensities. The present invention solves the problem that when the existing dog training device is used, the operation is too simple for the dog trainer to perceive the training intensity experienced by the pet dog.

Embedded sensor structures and stretchable embedded sensor films including a plurality of embedded sensor packages are described. An embedded sensor structure may include a sensor package including an integrated circuit (IC) die and sensor die bonded to a front side of the IC die, with the sensor die including a diaphragm that is deflectable toward a cavity. A planarization layer laterally surrounds the sensor package, and metal routing is formed on a top side of the sensor die and spanning over the planarization layer. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

The present invention relates to a system and method for generating lighting effects based on contextual data. The system includes one or more sources, including microphones, cameras, biometric sensors, environmental sensors, and digital feeds providing information including time, date, season, geolocation, weather, calendar events, or current events. A processor analyzes the contextual data to determine a contextual state associated with an ongoing event or user condition. The processor further identifies secondary trigger conditions through computer vision analysis of screen content, developer-scripted events, generative AI-derived cues, optical character recognition, gameplay events, or transformation of on-screen 2D or 3D visual regions. Based on the contextual or composite contextual state, the processor determines one or more lighting effects, which are then triggered on one or more output devices. This enables dynamic and contextually adaptive lighting responses to both real-world and digital stimuli.

The present disclosure provides a multi-actuator haptic feedback device comprising an array of linear resonant actuators (LRAs) arranged in multiple directions to produce advanced haptic effects through coherent phase control. The device utilizes phase switching and phase modulation techniques with specific timing to control haptic outputs in multiple spatial directions. Methods are disclosed for optimizing energy consumption by storing energy in the mechanical inertia of the LRAs and efficiently releasing it during haptic events. Additionally, techniques for concealing internal state transitions using a spinning reserve mode are provided, enhancing user experience by preventing undesired haptic sensations during transitions. Applications include touchpads, touchscreens, mobile phones, game controllers, wearable devices, and automotive interior touch surfaces.

A tactile sensation presenting device includes: a tactile sensation presenting section having a plurality of electrodes to present a tactile sensation by electrical stimulation at a specific portion of a user; and a control section capable of controlling the tactile sensation presenting section to provide electrical stimulation using at least one of the plurality of electrodes as an anode and at least another one of the plurality of electrodes as a cathode. The control section measures a flowability of an electric current through the specific portion of the user and adjusts an execution mode of the electrical stimulation based on a result of the measurement.

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for combining pressure measurement with a dynamic system model to estimate the air mass within an actuator, and then estimate the applied contact force which may be based on a quasi-static deformation model.

In some embodiments, an electronic device generates a tactile output sequence in response to detecting that the electronic device is oriented within a range of orientations that changes as the distance between the electronic device and a respective object changes. In some embodiments, an electronic device changes one or more characteristics of a tactile output in response to detecting a change in the orientation of the electronic device relative to a respective object. In some embodiments, an electronic device generates tactile outputs with characteristics indicative of the orientation of a camera of the electronic device relative to one or more AR (augmented reality) planes. In some embodiments, an electronic device generates tactile outputs indicative of a data sharing process with a second electronic device.

Disclosed are a method, system, and apparatus of a skyward facing helmet camera and associated methods with artificial intelligence. In one embodiment, a low profile, concavely curved camera housing includes a skyward facing visual sensor, an artificial intelligence model communicatively coupled with the skyward facing visual sensor, and a responsive device. The skyward facing visual sensor on a top surface of the low profile, concavely curved camera housing captures an ambient sky above a wearer of a helmet. The artificial intelligence model detects an object of interest (e.g., a drone, a bird, a plane, a missile, a satellite, an ambient threat, and a celestial object) appearing above the wearer. The responsive device haptically notifies the wearer when the artificial intelligence model detects the object of interest.

Disclosed are an apparatus, system, and method of a visual sensor of a tactical gear to use facial recognition technology to identify a person of interest and to cause a responsive device on the tactical gear to notify a wearer. In one embodiment, a personal protective equipment includes a responsive device integrated in a tactical gear and a visual sensor. The visual sensor of the tactical gear identifies a target person using an identity artificial intelligence model. The responsive device notifies a wearer of the tactical gear when the visual sensor identifies the target person. Further, the responsive device notifies an additional person when the visual sensor identifies a threat to a protectee of the wearer and the additional person. The responsive device may vibrate when the visual sensor of the tactical gear detects an ambient threat to the protectee of the wearer.

An aerosol generating device and a system including the same are provided. The aerosol generating device includes: a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating substance; a communication interface to perform communication with an external device; and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: in a state where a communication link is established with the external device through the communication interface, check whether authentication for a user is completed; based on the authentication not being completed, restrict use of at least one function including a heating function that supplies power to the heater; and based on the authentication being completed, release a restriction on the use of the at least one function.

The invention discloses a tactile signal processing method and device and electronic equipment, and belongs to the technical field of communication, and the tactile signal processing method comprises the steps that under the condition that a first element triggers tactile feedback, the electronic equipment determines a tactile signal and metadata of the tactile signal; the electronic equipment executes a first operation according to the tactile signal and metadata of the tactile signal; wherein the first element comprises at least one of a node and a primitive, and the metadata of the tactile signal comprises at least one of the following items: actuator information associated with the tactile signal, avatar information associated with the tactile signal, a perceptual mode associated with the tactile signal, and attenuation of signal intensity of the tactile signal.