714 results about "Haptic sensation" patented technology

A system that can deliver haptic feedback by applying an electrical stimulation to a first area of a user's body to induce a second area of the user's body to experience a level of natural sensation in response to an action occurring in a simulated remote environment and an intensity of the action is described. The system includes a controller to set parameters for the electrical stimulation based on the action occurring in the simulated remote environment and an intensity of the action. The system also includes a signal generator to generate the electrical stimulation comprising the parameters. The system also includes a skin surface electrode placed at a first location on a user's body remote from a second location on the user's body to deliver the electrical stimulation with the parameters to a nerve at or near the first area of the user's body.

Some embodiments of a method may include encoding information describing a haptics experience, wherein the information describing the haptics experience includes one or more adaptation sets, wherein each of the one or more adaptation sets includes one or more representations corresponding to a haptics media track. Some embodiments of a method may include decoding information describing a haptics experience, wherein the information describing the haptics experience includes one or more adaptation sets, wherein each of the one or more adaptation sets includes one or more representations corresponding to a haptics media track.

The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for providing a touch-based augmented reality (AR) experience. During a capture phase, a first user may grip an object. An intensity of a force applied on the object in the grip and / or a duration of the grip may be recorded. A volumetric representation of the first user holding the object may also be captured. During an experience phase, a second user may touch the object, the object may provide haptic feedback (e.g., a vibration) to the second user at an intensity and a duration corresponding to an intensity of the force applied on the object and a duration of the grip of the object. If a volumetric representation of the first user holding the object is captured, touching the object may also cause a presentation of the first user's volumetric body that holds the object.

The invention provides a wearable tactile feedback adjusting device used for simulating material surface texture characteristics in real time in a mixed reality environment. The invention relates to a method. The device comprises a U-shaped pneumatic actuator surrounding the fingertip of a user, a fingerstall support for accommodating the fingertip of the user, a resonance actuator located on the fingerstall support and capable of generating vibrotactile feedback to enhance the perceived roughness when the user touches the surface of an object, and a pneumatic control system that can generate a pneumatic drive command to reduce roughness perception when touching the surface of the object. Notably, the fingertip and the finger pulp of the user can still directly touch the surface of the object and cannot be blocked by the U-shaped pneumatic actuator, so that the real texture simulation experience is realized.

A haptic sensor has: a distortion generating body; first distortion sensors for detecting a rotation manipulation; and second distortion sensors for detecting a tilt manipulation. The distortion generating body has: a base in a plate-like shape; a first column disposed on one surface of the base; and a plurality of second columns disposed on a single circumference, the center of which is the first column, on another surface of the base. On the base of the distortion generating body, the first distortion sensors are placed on a circumference shared between the first distortion sensors and the plurality of second columns. On the base of the distortion generating body, the second distortion sensors are placed around the first column.

A haptic transducer having first and second members that are reciprocally movable relative to one another. The members are magnetic and comprise a compliant member coupled between them. The haptics transducer embodiments are suitable for wearable or handheld devices or apparatuses, such as headphones or footwear as they comprise a low-profile yet provide suitable haptic feedback without significantly altering the compliance of the wearable or handheld device or apparatus.

A controller has: a case; a manipulation unit, in a plate-like shape, disposed in the case so as to be exposed from the case; and a haptic sensor that detects a rotation manipulation for the manipulation unit. The haptic sensor has a distortion generating body fixed to the center of the manipulation unit and also has a distortion sensor disposed on the distortion generating body. The manipulation unit has non-slip portions, which are paired in the left-right direction, in the vicinity of both ends of the upper surface of the manipulation unit in the left-right direction.

Systems and devices for providing stimulation to target tissue to locate nerves. Devices may incorporate the use of haptic feedback to provide surgeons optimal communication of device status and / or target tissue excitability. Haptic communication may also work in conjunction with visual indicators to provide dual confirmatory responses to the user or signal other information. Haptic communication is also used to be timed with the application of electrical stimulation to elicit a feeling of contraction in the surgeon's hands as they apply electrical stimulation to a target nerve that results in a muscle contraction.

Provided is a haptic input device for providing haptic feedback to a user, the haptic input device including a case for providing an internal space, a shaft having an end exposed outside, and another end located in the internal space of the case, a magnetic circuit part positioned on at least one side of the shaft to form a magnetic circuit, an elastic part contacting the other end of the shaft to provide a restoring force to the shaft, and a magnetorheological fluid filled in at least a portion of the internal space.

A wearable haptic device and system for providing spatiotemporal cues are disclosed. The system includes a wearable haptic device and a controller. The wearable haptic device includes a fluidic circuit having, at least one fluidic capacitor, wherein each of the at least one fluidic capacitor comprises an inflatable cell formed from a portion of a first material sheet bonded to a portion of a second material sheet to form a hermetic bond, at least one channel fluidically connected to the fluidic capacitor, each of the at least one channel is configured to convey a pressurized fluid to the at least one fluidic capacitor, a master valve, fluidically connected to the at least one channel, and a fluid source fluidically connected to the at least one fluidic capacitor via the at least one channel. The controller sends and receives signals to deliver pressurized fluid to the at least one fluidic capacitor.

The invention relates to an input device with haptic feedback for detecting a manual input, comprising: an operating element which is mounted in an oscillating manner about a rest position in an oscillating direction, the operating element comprising an intrinsic mode with a first natural frequency; an actuator arranged on the actuating element for acting on the actuating element in a vibration direction in a vibration excitation manner, the actuator having an excitation mass which is mounted on the actuating element in a vibration manner and can be driven by an electrical excitation signal, and the actuator having an actuator intrinsic mode with a second natural frequency; a detection means for detecting at least one start of manual contact and / or actuation of the actuation element; and a control unit electrically connected to the detection means for generating an electrical excitation signal and applying the electrical excitation signal to the actuator during or after the detection of the touch and / or manipulation; the invention further discloses a related input method.

An actuator is configured to provide an enhanced haptic or massaging sensation to a user. The actuator can include an outer body member. The actuator can include a push structure operatively connected to the outer body member. The actuator can include a massaging element movably connected to the push structure. When activated, the actuator can be configured to morph into an activated configuration in which a dimension of the actuator increases and such that a position of the push structure changes. When the massaging element can be brought into operative contact with an object so as to cause a movement of the massaging element. As a result, the massaging element can move from a neutral position to a moved position.

Haptic device includes: detection part for detecting operation part's rotation position; biasing part for biasing operation part along operation part's rotation direction based on drive signal; signal generation part for generating drive signal for driving biasing part based on rotation position; and low-pass filter part for outputting drive signal to biasing part by attenuating high-frequency component. Signal generation part generates drive signal for causing biasing to other side in rotation direction when rotation position is between first and second positions, and for causing biasing to one side when rotation position is between first and third positions. Low-pass filter part attenuates drive signal's high-frequency component more strongly when rotation position is in first range including first position and not including second and third positions than when in second range including second position and outside first range or third range including third position and outside first and second ranges.

A system and method of eliciting, sustaining, and experiencing pseudo-haptic / social touch in the real world where the touch initiator interacts with specific touch points onto the receiver's avatar in a virtual environment. Both the touch initiator and touch receiver are physically separated from each other and connected to a virtual environment through the system. The touchpoints have a specific order and manner of performing them in order for the receiver to experience sensations of touch (including but not limited to tingling, heat, presence, pressure, brushing, tickling, electrifying, vibrations). This method of eliciting, sustaining, and experiencing social touch in virtual reality may be used in fields which use or implement virtual reality technology, this may include but is not limited to gaming, social care, medical care, rehabilitation, and research.

The present disclosure relates to a can opening and sealing tool with a body portion comprising a lower section and an upper section designed to engage securely with a can's pull-tab. The upper section includes a bar with an indented central portion that provides haptic feedback to confirm successful tab engagement and prevent accidental disengagement. An arm portion extends radially from a connecting portion and is configured to assist a user in pivoting the tool around the can's rivet when the tool is fully engaged with the can. The arm portion's edge interacts with the can’s top annular edge to maintain a flush seal.

A method for a cleaning apparatus represents groundbreaking advancement in hand hygiene technology. Users can personalize cleaning routine by selecting from modes such as thorough, regular, or quick wash, with facial ID recognition or voice recognition ensuring a tailored experience based on individual preferences. The apparatus employs movable nozzles and predefined spraying patterns for systematic and consistent hand cleaning. Advanced feedback mechanisms, including audio, visual, and haptic signals, keep users informed throughout the process. Cleaning apparatus beyond conventional hand-cleaning methods by integrating soap and lotion dispensing units, a drying element, UV sterilization, and self-cleaning capabilities. These features collectively elevate hygiene standards, providing users with a comprehensive solution for maintaining optimal hand cleanliness. Health monitoring is seamlessly integrated, with image sensors detecting unusual patterns such as blood stains or tumors, triggering timely alerts for users to seek professional advice. A comprehensive self-cleaning mode is activated when the user is away.

A haptic feedback method and apparatus for simulating sound waves, and a computer-readable storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring vehicle travelling information in real time; acquiring a sound wave signal corresponding to an original sound source; determining a waveform in the sound wave signal that is associated with the vibration of the original sound source, and on the basis of the determined waveform that is associated with the vibration of the original sound source, generating a haptic feedback signal; on the basis of the vehicle travelling information, adjusting the haptic feedback signal; and on the basis of the adjusted haptic feedback signal, driving a haptic feedback braking assembly, which is disposed on a vehicle, to provide haptic feedback.

A surgical training platform including a display unit for displaying the virtual environment, a calibration module connected to the display unit, a training module with a haptic controller, a control system configured to identify the different modules, analyse the data related to the movement(s) of each tool connected to the haptic controller, generate the virtual environment, interface each virtual surgical element with a corresponding real element. All of modules are configured to be reversibly attached to each other in a known configuration, each haptic controller includes a connection system configured to reversibly mechanically connect a surgical training tool, each haptic controller being further configured to measure each movement in space of the surgical training tool once the latter is connected to the haptic controller. The control system further includes a system for recognizing the tool.

A device configured to provide haptic feedback is disclosed. In one embodiment, at least two actuators, at distinct spatial locations, are coupled to a wearable structure configured to be worn on a portion of a user's body. The device is configured to, in response to receiving an indication from a communicatively coupled device, simultaneously actuate the at least two actuators using a first predetermined haptic signal, such that respective haptic responses generated by the at least two actuators are superimposed to generate a combined haptic response having a magnitude greater than the respective haptic responses generated by the at least two actuators.

A handheld haptic device and method for providing haptic feedback during a virtual interaction with a virtual power tool is disclosed. The handheld haptic device has actuators configured to generate haptic vibrations. A haptic vibration database is provided having a plurality of haptic vibration profiles that are selected as a function of the or more state parameters including an operating speed of the virtual power tool, an orientation of the handheld haptic device, and a material of a virtual workpiece. The system leverages the haptic vibration database to generate authentic haptic vibrations with the handheld haptic device, depending on the state parameters.

Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for performing haptic data transmission. A first haptic device may determine the set of parameters based on at least one of an application logic or information associated with a second haptic device. The first haptic device may send an offer message to the second haptic device. The offer message may include the set of parameters associated with the plurality of portions of a haptic media bitstream. The first haptic device may receive an answer message from the second haptic receiving device. The answer message may include indication(s) of a selection of a subset of parameters from the set of parameters initially offered by the first haptic device. The first haptic device, based on the selection of the parameters may select a portion of the haptic media bitstream, and send the selected portion of the haptic media bitstream to the second haptic device.

A drive control circuit, including: a feedback detection circuit configured to, when a target object presses on a haptic feedback panel, process an initial voltage signal of each of at least one haptic detection piezoelectric device, and output a detection signal corresponding to each of the at least one haptic detection piezoelectric device; a data processing circuit configured to receive the detection signal corresponding to each of the at least one haptic detection piezoelectric device, and output a drive enable signal according to the detection signal corresponding to each of the at least one haptic detection piezoelectric device and a set threshold; and a feedback drive circuit configured to receive the drive enable signal, and output a drive control signal to the at least one haptic drive piezoelectric device according to the drive enable signal.

A haptic actuator may include a housing, and a stator fixed to a medial interior portion of the housing. The haptic actuator may also include a field member having an opening receiving the stator therein. The field member may include a frame and at least one permanent magnet carried by the frame. The haptic actuator may also include at least one flexure coupled between an end of the frame and adjacent interior portions of the housing to permit reciprocal movement of the field member within the housing responsive to the stator.

A machine learning (ML) model is used to automatically generate haptics signals to actuate a haptics generator in a computer game controller. The haptics signal is generated based on audio from the game input to the ML model. Current controller operation and other parameters also may be input to the M model to modify the haptics signal. Category importance and frequency may be applied to the loss function of the ML model to further refine haptics generation. Post-filtering may be used to reduce false positives. Game genre may be used to reduce the number of candidate haptics signals for generation.

The invention relates to a device for the passive haptic representation of the compliance of objects comprising • a tactile surface; • a printing stamp; • a support structure; • a pressure actuator; and • a deformation actuator; wherein the tactile surface has a non-deformable contact surface and flexibly deformable contact surface edges laterally relative to the non-deformable contact surface. The tactile surface is configured to deform the deformable contact surface edges under the control of the deformation actuator such that the tactile surface assumes a U-shape. Furthermore, the pressure plunger is controllable by the pressure actuator, and the pressure plunger and the deformable contact surface edges are controllable independently of one another. Furthermore, the invention encompasses a system comprising the device according to the invention and a method for passively haptically displaying the compliance of objects.

A method for regulating an affective state of a driver includes transmitting, to a remote monitoring system, vital sign data of the driver in accordance with monitoring one or more vital signs of the driver. The method also includes receiving, from the remote monitoring system, haptic feedback data in accordance with a vital sign, of the one or more vital signs, satisfying a stimulation condition, the haptic feedback data indicating a vital sign pattern of a remote instructor. The method additionally includes providing haptic feedback to the driver in accordance with receiving the haptic feedback data.

The invention discloses a capacitance-piezoresistive type dual-mode flexible skin-like system with high stretchability. According to the invention, the sponge composite sensing unit presents two different states of an insulator and a conductor under the action of pressure, dual-mode measurement of proximity sense and pressure sense is realized by adopting a single-sensing-body mechanism, and when a measured object is not contacted, the sensing unit works in a high-resistance-state dielectric state, so that capacitive proximity sense measurement can be realized; after a measured object is contacted, the sensing unit generates a percolation phenomenon under the action of pressure and is adjusted to be in a low-resistance state conductor state, piezoresistive pressure touch measurement can be realized, the sensing electrode layer adopts a snakelike island-bridge structure, the tensile deformation of a skin-like system is limited in a snakelike wire part, and on the premise that the structural flexibility and stretchability of the measurement unit are ensured, the measurement precision is improved. And the coupling response between units in the array is reduced.