Methods and systems for providing haptic messaging to handheld communication devices

A kind of equipment and tactile technology, applied in the direction of telephone communication, transmission system, current supply device, etc., can solve the problems that the user cannot convey information, the vibration effect cannot be customized or personalized, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-12
IMMERSION CORPORATION
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[0004] Although vibration reminders can be used in some communication devices, such as cellular phones, according to the known prior art, such ...

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[0029] The embodiments described in the following description are provided as examples illustrating the general principles of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any way. Those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure will also recognize that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the principle and scope of the invention.

[0030] Figure 1 depicts a block diagram of a handheld communication system including a device 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. It will be appreciated that various components are shown schematically for purposes of illustration and have not been drawn to scale. In addition, it is to be recognized that there are many alternative ways of practicing the invention. Accordingly, various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the principle and scope of the invention.

[0031] The device 100 includes a devi...

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Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized 'haptic messaging' to users of handheld communication devices in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, a method of providing haptic messaging to a hand communication device includes: associating an input signal with an event; determining a source of the event and selecting the control signal based on the determination; and outputting a control signal to an actuator coupled to the hand communication device. The control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the event. An event in the above may be a user interface navigation event.

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technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to haptic feedback systems. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to using customized haptic effects in various applications to communicate information to users of handheld communication devices. Background technique [0002] As handheld communication devices become part of everyday life, device manufacturers and service providers strive to enhance the versatility and performance of such devices. [0003] Prior art handheld communication devices (eg, mobile phones, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), etc.) typically use audible and visual cues to alert users when incoming messages, such as voice calls and emails, are received. However, such audible and visual alerts have the disadvantage of being distracting in some situations, such as during driving, or annoying in other situations, such as in meetings or concerts. Likewise, in other situations, such as in loud environments (such as in...

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IPC IPC(8): G09G5/00
CPCG06F3/016H04M3/42042H04M19/04H04M19/047H04B1/40
Inventor D·A·格兰特J·艾德S·恩多S·D·兰克
Owner IMMERSION CORPORATION
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