Tactile stimulation device

Abstract

A tactile stimulus providing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is a glove-shaped tactile stimulus providing device comprising: a glove-shaped first fabric; a second fabric having a shape that covers the back of the hand and the top of the fingers of the first fabric and extends from the top of the fingers of the first fabric to cover the fingerprint portion; a fixing patch having an actuator opening, each of which covers the fingerprint portion of the second fabric; and an actuator, each of which is inserted into the actuator opening and fixed between the fixing patch and the second fabric.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a tactile stimulus providing device.

Background Art

[0002] A tactile stimulus providing device includes actuators and can provide a tactile stimulus to a user by selectively vibrating the actuators. The tactile stimulus providing device can be provided in accordance with various body parts of a target user.

[0003] Recently, a technology for recognizing the movement of a user's finger using an external camera has been introduced. However, when a user wears a glove-shaped tactile stimulus providing device, it is not easy to recognize the movement of the user's finger due to the thickness of the glove with many electronic components. Also, the thicker the glove, the more inconvenient the finger movement becomes.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved is to provide a glove-shaped tactile stimulus providing device that can closely adhere to a user's finger, has less inconvenience in finger movement, and can increase the finger motion recognition rate using an external camera.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A tactile stimulus providing device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a glove-shaped tactile stimulus providing device, including a glove-shaped first fabric, a second fabric that covers the back of the hand portion and the upper part of the finger of the first fabric and has a shape that extends and covers from the upper part of the finger of the first fabric to the fingerprint portion, a fixed patch that covers the fingerprint portion of the second fabric and has a first opening, and an actuator that is inserted into the first opening and fixed between the fixed patch and the second fabric.

[0006] The tactile stimulation device described above may further include a first superimposed patch that overlaps the fixed patch and a portion of the second fabric, and a second superimposed patch that overlaps the fixed patch, another portion of the second fabric, and the first superimposed patch.

[0007] The tactile stimulation device described above may further include a third fabric that covers the back of the hand portion of the second fabric and includes a second opening.

[0008] The tactile stimulation providing device may further include a first circuit section inserted into the second opening and positioned between the third fabric and the second fabric, and a drive line that electrically connects the first circuit section and the actuator.

[0009] The drive wire can pass between the third fabric and the second fabric, between the second fabric and the first and second overlapping patches, and through the first opening.

[0010] The third fabric further includes a third opening, and the tactile stimulation providing device may further include a bottom case inserted into the third opening and positioned between the third fabric and the first fabric, and a second circuit section supported by the bottom case and electrically connected to the first circuit section.

[0011] The first fabric further includes a fourth opening, the edge of which is located between a part of the bottom case and a part of the second circuit section, and the tactile stimulation providing device may further include a top case which compresses the first fabric and connects it to the bottom case.

[0012] The tactile stimulation device described above may further include a battery located between the second circuit section and the bottom case.

[0013] The tactile stimulation device may further include a battery inserted into the third opening and positioned between the third fabric and the first fabric, and a power line electrically connecting the battery and the second circuit section.

[0014] The tactile stimulation device described above may further include an elastic sensor positioned in conjunction with the upper part of the finger of the second fabric.

[0015] The tactile stimulation device described above may further include stretchable sensors positioned in conjunction with the back of the hand, the upper part of the fingers, and the fingerprint portion of the second fabric. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The tactile stimulation device according to the present invention can be placed in close contact with the user's finger, causing minimal inconvenience to finger movement, and improving the accuracy of finger motion recognition using an external camera. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is a diagram illustrating the back of the hand portion of a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a diagram illustrating the palm portion of a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure illustrates a method for manufacturing a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This figure illustrates a method for manufacturing a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a diagram illustrating the controller case of a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6a] This is a diagram illustrating the controller case of a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6b] This is a diagram illustrating the controller case of a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a diagram illustrating the controller case of a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a diagram illustrating a stretchable sensor according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9]A diagram for explaining a stretchable sensor according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] A diagram for explaining a stretchable sensor according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] A diagram for explaining a tactile stimulus providing device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] A diagram for explaining a tactile stimulus providing device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] A diagram for explaining a tactile stimulus providing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can easily implement it. The present invention can be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described here.

[0019] Parts not related to the description are omitted for the sake of clearly explaining the present invention, and the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or similar components throughout the specification. Therefore, the above-mentioned reference numerals can also be used in other diagrams.

[0020] Note that the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for the convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to what is shown. In the drawings, the thickness can be exaggerated to clearly represent a plurality of layers and regions.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the back of the hand part of a tactile stimulus providing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the palm part of a tactile stimulus providing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the tactile stimulation providing device GLV according to one embodiment of the present invention is a glove-shaped tactile stimulation providing device GLV which may include a first fabric FBR1, a drive line DRL, a first circuit section CB1, an actuator ACT, a top case tp_CTC for the controller case, a power line PWL, and a battery BATT.

[0023] Figure 1 shows the appearance of the GLV tactile stimulation device worn on the left hand, viewed from the back of the hand, and Figure 2 shows the appearance of the GLV tactile stimulation device worn on the left hand, viewed from the palm. The same information described later applies to the tactile stimulation device worn on the right hand, so redundant explanations are omitted.

[0024] The first fabric FBR1 may be glove-shaped. The first fabric FBR1 may be the outermost fabric of the tactile stimulation providing device GLV. In the following description of a specific fabric, the fabric is not necessarily limited to being made of only one piece of fabric, but may include cases where it is made of two or more pieces of fabric to facilitate the manufacturing process or to improve functionality. Furthermore, the two or more pieces of fabric do not always have to be made of the same material.

[0025] The palm portion of the first fabric FBR1 may be made of mesh material. Since the user's palm is a body part that sweats a lot, using mesh material for the first fabric FBR1 makes ventilation easier. The back of the hand portion of the first fabric FBR1 may also be made of the same material as the palm portion (e.g., mesh material). This is because the appearance of the haptic stimulation provider GLV is preferably seamless in order to recognize the user's hand with an external camera. Compared to the back of the hand and palm portion, the wrist portion of the first fabric FBR1 can be made of a relatively sturdy material (e.g., leather). The wrist portion of the first fabric FBR1 contributes relatively little to camera recognition, supports relatively heavy electronic components (e.g., battery BATT), and must be water-resistant, so it is preferable to make it of a sturdy material. The upper part of the wrist of the first fabric FBR1 may include a fourth opening OPN4. The fourth opening OPN4 will be described later with reference to Figures 6a, 6b, and 7.

[0026] The top case tp_CTC can be located on the upper part of the wrist of the first fabric FBR1. The top case tp_CTC is the controller case and, together with the bottom case bt_CTC, can support and protect the internal second circuit section CB2 (see Figures 6a, 6b, and 7). The top case tp_CTC and bottom case bt_CTC may be made of a sturdy material (e.g., plastic). The second circuit section CB2 is the main controller and may be embodied on a PCB (printed circuit board). The second circuit section CB2 can adjust the actuator ACT via external wireless communication. If stretchable sensors SS1 and SS2 are added, the second circuit section CB2 may also be configured to read data from the stretchable sensors SS1 and SS2 and transmit it externally (see Figures 8 to 10).

[0027] The battery BATT may be electrically connected to the second circuit CB2 via a power line PWL. The battery BATT can supply the necessary power to the second circuit CB2 via the power line PWL. The battery BATT can be located on the inner surface of the lower part of the wrist of the first fabric FBR1. The wrist is a body part with relatively little movement, and considering ease of operation, it is preferable that the center of gravity of the tactile stimulation provider GLV be located at the lower part of the wrist. The battery BATT may be a general rigid battery or a battery made of a flexible material (e.g., a flexible battery). If a flexible battery is used, the battery BATT can bend naturally according to the shape of the wrist, which can further improve the user's wearing comfort.

[0028] The first circuit section CB1 may be electrically connected to the actuator ACT via a drive line DRL. The first circuit section CB1 may be composed of an FPCB (flexible printed circuit board). Directly connecting the drive line DRL to the second circuit section CB2 is undesirable because it requires a large volume of connection area. Therefore, the first circuit section CB1 functions as a connecting medium between the drive line DRL and the second circuit section CB2 and is located on the back of the hand, a part of the glove that is less prone to twisting. Since the user's fingers must be allowed to move freely, the first circuit section CB1 does not extend to the fingers. The tactile stimulation provider GLV may further include Velcro® on one side of the first circuit section CB1, and displacement of the first circuit section CB1 can be prevented by fixing the first circuit section CB1 to the fabric (e.g., the second fabric FBR2 or the third fabric FBR3) with Velcro® (see Figure 4).

[0029] The actuator ACT can be located on the inner surface of the fingerprint portion of the first fabric FBR1. The actuator ACT can provide tactile stimulation in response to the control signal of the second circuit section CB2 transmitted to the drive line DRL. For example, existing motors such as ERM (Eccentric Rotating Mass), LRA (Linear Resonance Actuator), Piezoelectric Actuator, and Voice-coil can be used as actuator ACT. On the other hand, electrical stimulation using an electrical stimulation actuator or temperature transmission using a Peltier actuator may be used as tactile stimulation. In addition, various actuators such as tactile stimulation actuators using air and liquid, and tactile stimulation actuators using sound waves may be used as actuator ACT.

[0030] Figures 3 and 4 illustrate a method for manufacturing a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figures 3 and 4 show the GLV tactile stimulation device with its inside and outside reversed. Thus, the first fabric FBR1 is located on the inside and the third fabric FBR3 is located on the outside. Referring to Figure 3, a method for joining (e.g., sewing) the fabrics FBR1, FBR2, FBR3, FXP, OVP1, and OVP2 is described. Next, referring to Figure 4, a method for inserting and fixing the electronic components CB1, ACT, DRL, BATT, CB2, and PWL into the joined fabrics FBR1, FBR2, FBR3, FXP, OVP1, and OVP2 is described. According to this embodiment, since the sewing stage of fabrics FBR1, FBR2, FBR3, FXP, OVP1, and OVP2 and the insertion stage of electronic components CB1, ACT, DRL, BATT, CB2, and PWL are separated, the sewing stage can be automated in the factory, which has the advantage of increasing manufacturing efficiency. If electronic components need to be inserted during the sewing process, automating the sewing process in the factory becomes difficult due to the volume of the electronic components, and problems with the electronic components, such as broken wires, may occur.

[0032] Referring to Figure 3, the second fabric FBR2 may have a shape that covers the back of the hand and the upper part of the fingers of the first fabric FBR1, and extends from the upper part of the fingers to the fingerprint area. As mentioned above, it is preferable that the entire surface of the first fabric FBR1, excluding the wrist area, is made of mesh material for camera recognition. In this case, the first circuit section CB1, the drive line DRL, and the actuator ACT can be seen from the outside, which is aesthetically undesirable and makes them vulnerable to dust and liquids. Therefore, by combining the second fabric FBR2 with the first fabric FBR1 (S101), the aesthetics and product protection of the tactile stimulation providing device GLV can be enhanced. The second fabric FBR2 may be a waterproof and dustproof fabric, a general solid fabric, or a fabric made of the same mesh material as the first fabric FBR1.

[0033] Next, the fixing patch FXP may be bonded so as to overlap with the fingerprint portion of the second fabric FBR2 (S102). According to the embodiment, the fixing patch FXP can be bonded to the second fabric FBR2 or the first fabric FBR1.

[0034] The fixing patch FXP covers the fingerprint portion of the second fabric FBR2 and may have a first opening OPN1. Although only one fixing patch FXP is shown in Figure 3 for illustrative purposes, five fixing patches FXP are required per glove, as is the number of fingers. To prevent the actuator ACT from unintentionally slipping out, the diameter of the first opening OPN1 may be smaller than the diameter of the actuator ACT. The fixing patch FXP may be made of a stretchable material.

[0035] Next, the first overlay patch OVP1, the second overlay patch OVP2, and the third fabric FBR3 may be joined to the second fabric FBR2 or the first fabric FBR1 (S103).

[0036] The first overlay patch OVP1 may overlap with the fixed patch FXP and a portion of the second fabric FBR2. The second overlay patch OVP2 may overlap with the fixed patch FXP, another portion of the second fabric FBR2, and the first overlay patch OVP1. The first overlay patch OVP1 and the second overlay patch OVP2 are positioned so that parts of them overlap each other, but they can be positioned to cover the fingernail and fingerprint portions of the second fabric FBR2. In this case, the overlapping portions of the first overlay patch OVP1 and the second overlay patch OVP2 are not joined together.

[0037] The third fabric FBR3 covers the back of the hand portion of the second fabric FBR2 and may include the second opening OPN2. As shown in Figure 3, the third fabric FBR3 consists of two fabrics, and the space between the two fabrics can constitute the second opening OPN2.

[0038] Referring to Figure 4, the addition of zipper ZP_FPC connects the edges of the two fabrics of the third fabric FBR3, forming a closed-loop second opening OPN2. The opening and closing of the second opening OPN2 can be determined by whether or not the zipper ZP_FPC is locked. On the other hand, the third fabric FBR3 may also include the third opening OPN3 at the wrist portion. Zipper ZP_BATT may be added to one side of the third opening OPN3, and the opening and closing of the third opening OPN3 can be determined by whether or not the zipper ZP_BATT is locked. The third opening OPN3 helps to facilitate the insertion and fixing of electronic components, but it is not an essential component. That is, in other embodiments, the insertion and fixing of electronic components is possible with only the second opening OPN2, even without the third opening OPN3. On the other hand, in yet another embodiment, the actuator ACT, drive line DRL, and first circuit section CB1 can be inserted with only the third opening OPN3, even without the second opening OPN2.

[0039] In Figure 4, the end of the third fabric FBR3 where the battery BATT is located is shown spread out for illustrative purposes, and when the product is materialized, it can be positioned to overlap the lower part of the wrist of the first fabric FBR1 (see Figure 2). Also in Figure 4, the ends of the first overlap patch OVP1, the second overlap patch OVP2, and the fixing patch FXP are shown spread out for illustrative purposes, and when the product is materialized, they are already joined to the first fabric FBR1 or the second fabric FBR2 (see step S103 in Figure 3).

[0040] First, the first circuit unit CB1 and the actuator ACT may be connected via a drive line DRL. For example, one end of the drive line DRL may be soldered to the first circuit unit CB1, and the other end of the drive line DRL may be soldered to the actuator ACT.

[0041] Next, the actuator ACT, the drive line DRL, and the first circuit section CB1 may be inserted into the second opening OPN2. Thus, the first circuit section CB1 can be positioned between the third fabric FBR3 and the second fabric FBR2.

[0042] Next, the manufacturer can pass each actuator ACT and drive line DRL through the space between the third fabric FBR3 and the second fabric FBR2 of the corresponding finger portion. At this time, the first overlay patch OVP1 and the second overlay patch OVP2 may be open to each other. Thus, the manufacturer can easily remove the actuator ACT from the open gap between the first overlay patch OVP1 and the second overlay patch OVP2 (S201).

[0043] Since the first opening OPN1 of the fixing patch FXP is exposed through the open gap between the first overlay patch OVP1 and the second overlay patch OVP2, the actuator ACT can be fixed between the fixing patch FXP and the second fabric (for example, the fingerprint area) by being inserted into the first opening OPN1 (S202, S203). Because the fixing patch FXP is made of an elastic material, the manufacturer can widen the relatively small diameter first opening OPN1 to insert the relatively large diameter actuator ACT. Also, when the user's finger is inserted into the tactile stimulation providing device GLV, the fixing patch FXP becomes tighter, allowing the actuator ACT to adhere closely to the fingerprint area of ​​the user's finger. Therefore, according to this embodiment, since no binding material such as Velcro® is used, it is possible to realize a tactile stimulation providing device GLV that is less bulky, does not feel like a foreign body, adheres closely to the user's finger, and can provide precise tactile stimulation.

[0044] The drive line DRL is arranged to pass between the third fabric FBR3 and the second fabric FBR2, between the second fabric FBR2 and the first overlay patch OVP1 and the second overlay patch OVP2, and through the first opening OPN1.

[0045] Next, the second circuit section CB2 and the battery BATT are connected by a power line PWL, and the second circuit section CB2, the battery BATT, and the power line PWL can be inserted into the third opening OPN3. The second circuit section CB2 can be coupled to the first circuit section CB1 and electrically connected.

[0046] Furthermore, the bottom case bt_CTC can be inserted into the third opening OPN3 and positioned between the third fabric FBR3 and the first fabric FBR1. Subsequently, the bottom case bt_CTC can support the second circuit section CB2 by joining with the top case tp_CTC. After the insertion of the electronic components is complete, the zippers ZP_FPC and ZP_BATT can be locked in place to tightly secure the electronic components.

[0047] Figures 5 to 7 illustrate the controller case of a tactile stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Referring to Figure 5, the controller case may include a top case tp_CTC and a bottom case bt_CTC. For example, the top case tp_CTC may include a projection tp_pt, and the bottom case bt_CTC may include a projection housing bt_hl corresponding to the projection tp_pt. On the other hand, the bottom case bt_CTC may include a projection, and the top case tp_CTC may include a projection housing corresponding to the projection.

[0049] Referring to Figure 6a, first, one side of the second circuit section CB2 can be partially coupled with one side of the bottom case bt_CTC (S301).

[0050] Next, the other side of the second circuit section CB2 can be partially coupled with the other side of the bottom case bt_CTC. At this time, a portion of the edge of the fourth opening OPN4 (a portion of the first fabric FBR1) may be located between the other side of the second circuit section CB2 and the other side of the bottom case bt_CTC S302. Therefore, when the second circuit section CB2 and the bottom case bt_CTC are fully coupled, the first fabric FBR1 is interposed between them, and the positions of the second circuit section CB2 and the bottom case bt_CTC can be temporarily fixed.

[0051] Next, the top case tp_CTC can be joined to the bottom case bt_CTC by pressing against the first fabric FBR1 S303. For example, the projection tp_pt of the top case tp_CTC may press against the first fabric FBR1 and join to the projection receiving opening bt_hl of the bottom case bt_CTC. Furthermore, additional joining using screws is possible from the bottom case bt_CTC towards the top case tp_CTC via the third opening OPN3. Thus, the positions of the controller case and the second circuit section CB2 can be stably fixed.

[0052] Referring to another embodiment of Figure 6b, step S302 may be omitted. For example, when one side of the second circuit section CB2 is coupled to one side of the bottom case bt_CTC, the other side of the second circuit section CB2 may also be coupled to the other side of the bottom case bt_CTC S301'. In such an embodiment, no part of the edge of the fourth opening OPN4 is located between the other side of the second circuit section CB2 and the other side of the bottom case bt_CTC.

[0053] Referring to Figure 7, in an embodiment different from the battery BATT in Figure 4, the battery BATT' may be located between the second circuit section CB2 and the bottom case bt_CTC. According to the embodiment in Figure 7, the battery BATT' can be better protected and the feeling of a foreign object under the wrist can be eliminated.

[0054] Figure 8 illustrates a stretchable sensor according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Referring to Figure 8, the stretchable sensor SS1 can be positioned overlapping the upper part of the finger on the second fabric FBR2. Since the stretchable sensor SS1 also needs to be protected from dust and moisture, it is preferable that it be positioned between the second fabric FBR2 and the third fabric FBR3.

[0056] The stretchable sensor SS1 can generate a sensing signal in response to an increase or decrease in its length. For example, the resistance value of the stretchable sensor SS1 can change in response to an increase or decrease in its length. The second circuit unit CB2 can transmit the sensing signal received from the stretchable sensor SS1 to the outside. Therefore, the tactile stimulation providing device GLV of this embodiment has the advantage of not only providing tactile stimulation but also being able to sense the degree of finger bending.

[0057] Figures 9 and 10 illustrate an expandable sensor according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Referring to Figures 9 and 10, the stretch sensor SS2 can be positioned superimposed on the back of the hand, the upper part of the fingers, and the fingerprint portion of the second fabric FBR2. According to this embodiment, a higher degree of freedom can be measured than when applied to the finger.

[0059] On the other hand, if the actuator ACT described above consists of a piezoelectric element, it can provide tactile stimulation, but when pressure is applied, it can also function as a sensor due to the piezoelectric effect.

[0060] On the other hand, a tracking module may be separately mounted on the top of the controller case of the present invention, particularly the top case tp_CTC, or the tracking module may be built into the inside of the controller case. Such a tracking module provides the three-dimensional coordinates (absolute position) of the user's hand in the current space, allowing the position of the user's hand to be recognized by an external fixed sensor. Technologies such as infrared or visible light sensors and electromagnetic positioning sensors may be used to implement such a tracking module.

[0061] Figures 11 to 13 illustrate a tactile stimulation device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Referring to Figure 11, the tactile stimulation provider GLVc may further include an actuator ACTc. In this case, the second fabric FBR2c may have a configuration in which the thumb portion extends to the palm portion. The actuator ACTc and the drive line DRLc connected to the actuator ACTc are covered by the extension extd of the second fabric FBR2c and are therefore not exposed to the outside by the mesh material of the first fabric FBR1.

[0063] According to the embodiment shown in Figure 11, it is possible to minimize the feeling of foreign body sensation and ensure breathability while providing tactile stimulation to the thumb and palm area, which are frequently used by the user when holding and manipulating objects.

[0064] Referring to Figure 12, the tactile stimulation provider GLVc may further include actuators ACTd1, ACTd2, ACTd3, and ACTd4. In this case, the second fabric FBR2d may include a palm portion. The palm portion of the second fabric FBR2d may extend from the finger portions or from the wrist portion. The actuators ACTd1 to ACTd4 and the drive lines connected to them are covered by the palm portion of the second fabric FBR2d and are therefore not exposed to the outside by the mesh material of the first fabric FBR1.

[0065] According to the embodiment shown in Figure 12, tactile stimulation can be provided to most of the user's palm, conveying a high degree of immersion to the user.

[0066] Referring to Figure 13, the tactile stimulation provider GLVe may further include an actuator ACTe. The actuator ACTe may be attached to the controller case or to the second circuit section CB2. According to this embodiment, since no additional or extended fabric is required, there are no problems with breathability or foreign body sensation, and tactile stimulation can be easily transmitted to the user's wrist.

[0067] The drawings referenced above and the detailed description of the invention are merely illustrative of the present invention and are used solely for the purpose of illustrating the invention, and not to limit its meaning or the scope of the invention as described in the claims. Therefore, a person with ordinary skill in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the true scope of technical protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of ​​the appended claims.

Claims

1. A glove-shaped tactile stimulation device, A glove-shaped first fabric, A second fabric having a shape that covers the back of the hand and the upper part of the fingers of the first fabric, and extends from the upper part of the fingers to the fingerprint area of ​​the first fabric, A fixing patch covering the fingerprint portion of the second fabric and having a first opening, The actuator is inserted into the first opening and fixed between the fixing patch and the second fabric, A device that provides tactile stimulation.

2. The first overlapping patch overlaps the fixing patch and a portion of the second fabric, The fixing patch, the other part of the second fabric, and the second overlapping patch superimposed on the first overlapping patch, further comprising The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 1.

3. The second fabric covers the back of the hand and further includes a third fabric which includes a second opening. The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 2.

4. A first circuit portion is inserted into the second opening and positioned between the third fabric and the second fabric, The first circuit section and the actuator are further connected by drive lines, The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 3.

5. The drive line passes between the third fabric and the second fabric, between the second fabric and the first overlapping patch and the second overlapping patch, and passes through the first opening. The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 4.

6. The third fabric further includes a third opening, A bottom case inserted into the third opening and positioned between the third fabric and the first fabric, The following further includes a second circuit section supported by the bottom case and electrically connected to the first circuit section: The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 5.

7. The first fabric further includes a fourth opening, The edge of a portion of the fourth opening is located between a portion of the bottom case and a portion of the second circuit section. The first fabric is compressed and the top case is further bound to the bottom case, The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 6.

8. The battery located between the second circuit section and the bottom case further includes The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 7.

9. A battery inserted into the third opening and positioned between the third fabric and the first fabric, The battery and the power lines electrically connecting the second circuit section are further included. The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 6.

10. Further including an elastic sensor positioned in overlap with the upper part of the finger of the second fabric, The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 1.

11. The invention further includes an elastic sensor positioned in conjunction with the back of the hand portion, the upper part of the fingers, and the fingerprint portion of the second fabric, The tactile stimulation providing device according to claim 1.

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