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Method and apparatus for providing a haptic feedback shape-changing display

A technology of display screens and actuators, applied in the direction of using vibrating fluids, user/computer interaction input/output, instruments, etc., can solve problems such as one-handed holding and inappropriateness

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-07-27
IMMERSION CORPORATION
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A disadvantage associated with typical portable computing devices is that the housing shape of the phone is usually designed to be held in one hand while speaking
However, the shape or structure of a phone with an optimized housing is typically unsuitable for a variety of other scenarios, such as typing text messages

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[0025] One embodiment of the present invention is a portable computing device capable of macroscopically changing its physical shape using vibrotactile feedback. In one embodiment, a system includes an electronic communication component, a housing, and a tactile surface. The electronic communication component is, for example, capable of receiving shape input and configured as a wireless communication device such as a telephone or a gaming device. The housing, also referred to as the housing of the system houses the electronic communication components. A tactile surface covering at least a portion of the housing is configured to macroscopically change its physical shape in response to a shape input.

[0026] figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a portable device 600 capable of providing kinesthetic effects according to an embodiment of the present invention. Device 600 includes housing 602, display 604, keyboard 606, and extensions 608-0 and 608-1. In another embodiment...

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The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a haptic feedback shape-changing display. A haptic device includes a processor, a communication module coupled to the processor for receiving a shape input, and a housing for housing the communication module and including a deformable portion. The deformable portion includes a deformation actuator, and the processor provides a signal to the deformation actuator in response to the shape input to deform the housing. The shape of other areas of the device may also change in response to the signal. The shape changes may provide haptic effects, provide information, provide ergonomic changes, and provide additional functionality, etc., to a user of the device.

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[0001] This application is a divisional application of a PCT application that has entered the national phase with the application number 201080020071.8 and the title of the invention "Method and device for providing tactile feedback shape change display". [0002] related application [0003] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 176,431, filed May 7, 2009, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 231,708, filed August 6, 2009, the specifications of each of which are hereby Citation in full. technical field [0004] Embodiments of the present invention relate to electronic interface devices, and more particularly to shape changing devices. Background technique [0005] Ease of use in relation to human-machine interfaces has become increasingly important in recent years as portable computing devices, such as cellular telephones and personal digital assistants ("PDAs"), have become more popular. Conventional portable computing d...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/01G06F3/038G06F3/048
CPCG06F3/016B06B1/06H02N2/02G06F2203/013
Inventor 丹尼·A·格兰特艾利·莫达莱斯胡安·曼纽尔·克鲁兹-赫尔南德斯李江大卫·M·波恩鲍姆莱米·皮埃龙克里斯托弗·J·乌尔里奇罗伯特·拉克罗伊克斯
Owner IMMERSION CORPORATION