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Kinesthetic feedback to virtual and augmented reality controllers

An augmented reality, controller technology, applied in instruments, motion accessories, input/output process of data processing, etc., can solve problems such as lack of providing kinesthetic feedback

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-11-26
IMMERSION CORPORATION
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Some such devices can be configured with haptic actuators that provide vibro-haptic effects to users of VR and AR applications, however, such devices lack the ability to provide kinesthetic feedback

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[0016] Reference will now be made in detail to various and alternative exemplary embodiments and drawings. Each example is provided by way of explanation, not limitation. Modifications and changes will be apparent to those skilled in the art. For example, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure cover modifications and variations that come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0017] Illustrative example of a device for kinesthetic haptic feedback to a VR controller

[0018] One illustrative embodiment is a gaming system that includes a pair of VR controllers in communication with the gaming system. VR controllers allow users to interact with a virtual environment and objects within that environment. In use, the user holds their hands in a natural position. Accordingly, such controllers are typically separa...

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Systems and methods for providing kinesthetic feedback for virtual and augmented reality controllers are disclosed. One illustrative system described herein includes a interface device including a virtual or augmented reality controller configured to receive input from a user and output a controller signal and a haptic output device coupled to the virtual or augmented reality controller and to a mechanical ground, the haptic output device configured to output haptic effects. The system also includes a processor coupled to the virtual or augmented reality controller and the haptic output device, the processor configured to: receive the controller signal; determine a haptic effect based in part on the controller signal; and transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to the haptic output device.

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technical field [0001] This application relates to the field of user interface devices. More specifically, this application relates to virtual and augmented reality controllers with haptic feedback. Background technique [0002] Virtual reality and augmented reality ("VR" and "AR") applications have become increasingly popular. Hand-held controllers including touch-enabled devices (collectively referred to herein as "virtual reality controllers") are often used to interact with such applications. Some such devices can be configured with haptic actuators that provide vibro-haptic effects to users of VR and AR applications, however, such devices lack the ability to provide kinesthetic feedback. Therefore, kinesthetic haptic effects are required in virtual and augmented reality environments. Contents of the invention [0003] Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods for providing kinesthetic feedback for virtual and augmented reality controllers. ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/01A63F13/24A63F13/285
CPCA63F13/24A63F13/285G06F3/016A63F13/21A63F13/218G06F3/011G06F3/014G06F2203/013G06T19/006
Inventor 柯林·斯温德尔斯威廉·S·瑞恩
Owner IMMERSION CORPORATION