Synchronized vibration device for haptic feedback

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Benson, Walter (Department: 2837)

Electricity: motive power systems

Automatic and/or with time-delay means

Sound, supersonic vibration or mechanical vibration

C318S128000, C318S451000, C310S014000, C363S110000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07919945

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to synchronized vibration devices that can provide haptic feedback to a user. A wide variety of actuator types may be employed to provide synchronized vibration, including linear actuators, rotary actuators, rotating eccentric mass actuators, and rocking mass actuators. A controller may send signals to one or more driver circuits for directing operation of the actuators. The controller may provide direction and amplitude control, vibration control, and frequency control to direct the haptic experience. Parameters such as frequency, phase, amplitude, duration, and direction can be programmed or input as different patterns suitable for use in gaming, virtual reality and real-world situations.

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