Haptic device incorporating stretch characteristics

Abstract

Systems using haptic effect output devices with stretch characteristics are provided. In some embodiments, the stretch haptic effect output devices provide stretch effects responsive to software control. In other embodiments, the stretch haptic effect output devices provide stretch effects responsive to user input as well. Moreover, in some embodiments, the stretch haptic effect output devices provide stretch effects in conjunction and coordination with non-stretch haptic effect output devices as well.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments of the invention generally relate to user interfaces for devices, and more particularly to utilizing stretch properties to generate dynamic haptic effects. Background technique [0002] Manufacturers of electronic devices strive to produce rich interfaces for users. Conventional devices utilize visual and audible cues to provide feedback to the user. In some interface devices, the user is also provided with kinesthetic feedback (such as force feedback and resistive force feedback) and / or tactile feedback (such as vibration, texture and heat), collectively referred to more generally as "haptic feedback" or "haptic effects". ". Haptic feedback can provide cues that enhance and simplify user interfaces. In particular, vibration effects or vibro-haptic haptic effects can be used to provide prompts to users of electronic devices to warn them of certain events, or to provide realistic feedback to create a greater sense of immersion within simu...

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Problems solved by technology

However, because user gestures and system animations have variable timing, correlations with haptic effects can be static and inconsistent, and thus less user-interesting

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