Terminal Apparatus Haptic Feedback Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing haptic-feedback systems lack the ability to effectively enhance user engagement and interest through dynamic and interactive haptic feedback experiences, particularly in shared virtual environments.
Innovation Solution
A terminal apparatus and server system that generates and transmits segmented and superimposed waveshape data to produce haptic feedback, allowing for real-time interaction and shared experiences between users, utilizing a processor to segment oscillation-waveshape data and a communication part to transmit and receive data for unified haptic feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If haptic-feedback information is transmitted as segmented-waveshape data for reproduction, then the haptic feedback can be reproduced accurately, but the system cannot provide real-time interactive haptic feedback based on user actions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments oscillation-waveshape data into multiple pieces and transmits them as segmented-waveshape data. This allows the receiving terminal to reconstruct and reproduce haptic feedback accurately while also enabling real-time processing of user actions by dividing the data stream into manageable segments that can be processed and modified dynamically based on user input.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system processes oscillation-waveshape data in real-time based on user actions, then user engagement improves, but the complexity of data processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the oscillation-waveshape data into multiple pieces, the system can process each segment independently and in real-time based on user actions. This reduces the computational burden compared to processing the entire data stream at once, making real-time interaction more feasible while maintaining responsiveness to user input.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary segmentation of the oscillation-waveshape data before transmission. This preprocessing step simplifies subsequent real-time processing by providing pre-organized data segments that can be quickly modified and reconstructed based on user actions, reducing the complexity of real-time data processing operations.
3Productivity
If segmented-waveshape data is used for haptic feedback transmission, then data can be processed and reproduced, but the ability to create shared haptic experiences between multiple users is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The segmentation of oscillation-waveshape data enables efficient processing and transmission, while also allowing multiple terminals to receive and process the same segmented data independently. This forms the foundation for creating shared haptic experiences, as each terminal can reconstruct the haptic feedback from the segmented data and synchronize user actions across multiple devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The segmented-waveshape data format serves multiple functions: it enables accurate haptic feedback reproduction, facilitates real-time processing based on user actions, and provides a standardized format that can be shared across multiple terminals. This multi-functionality allows the system to create shared haptic experiences while maintaining processing efficiency.
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AI summary
[Solving Means] A terminal apparatus includes a processor part, a haptic-feedback-information output part, and a detection part. The processor part is configured to generate segmented-waveshape data by segmenting oscillation-waveshape data at a timing based on one or a plurality of periods of the oscillation-waveshape data, and to generate waveshape data based on the segmented-waveshape data. The haptic-feedback-information output part is configured to generate and output haptic-feedback information corresponding to the waveshape data generated by the processor part. The detection part is configured to detect an input signal based on a user action, and to output the detected input signal to the processor part as the oscillation-waveshape data.