Haptic devices using electroactive polymers

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2007-02-26

2008-03-04

Osorio, Ricardo (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

C345S157000

Reexamination Certificate

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07339572

ABSTRACT:
Haptic feedback device and method for using an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator to provide haptic feedback force sensation to a user. The device includes a sensor that detects the a user's touch on a touch surface and an electroactive polymer actuator responsive to input signals from the sensor outputs a haptic feedback force to the user caused by motion of the actuator.

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