Haptic Representation System for Sensory Augmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current haptic technologies struggle to effectively generate immersive experiences by translating extra-sensory information into perceivable haptic effects, limiting user interaction and sensory augmentation.
Innovation Solution
A haptic representation system that processes sensor input from various sources, including extra-sensory information, and maps it to haptic signals for actuators to produce vibration, deformation, or impedance effects, enhancing user interaction and sensory perception.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If sensor input including extra-sensory information is processed and mapped to haptic signals, then sensory perception is augmented and user interaction is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The haptic representation system is designed to process multiple types of sensor inputs (visual, auditory, extra-sensory) through a unified mapping framework that translates diverse data types into haptic signals. This multi-functional approach allows a single system to handle various sensory augmentations without requiring separate dedicated systems for each sense, thereby managing complexity while enhancing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a haptic representation module as an intermediary component that sits between raw sensor inputs and the haptic output actuators. This mediator translates and processes extra-sensory information into perceptible haptic effects, simplifying the overall system architecture by centralizing the translation function and reducing the complexity burden on individual components.
2Ease of operation
If haptic effects are generated from extra-sensory information, then user interaction depth increases, but processing requirements and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements selective processing where only relevant sensor inputs are mapped to haptic outputs based on current user needs and context. Rather than continuously processing all available sensor data, the system activates haptic representation only when specific conditions are met or when particular sensory augmentations are needed, thereby reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining deep interaction capability when required.
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AI summary
A haptic representation system is provided that generates a haptic effect in response to sensor input. The sensor input is mapped to a haptic signal. The haptic signal is sent to an actuator configured to receive the haptic signal. The actuator utilizes the haptic signal to generate the haptic effect.