Tactile interface device

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2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Tran, Henry N. (Department: 2674)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

C345S184000, C345S215000, C701S023000, C701S036000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06839050

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed tactile interface device conveys a diversity of information to its operator through the operator's tactile sense without requiring the operators visual confirmation. The tactile interface device comprises a substructure on which magnets are arranged so that the positive and negative magnets are alternately placed, a frame that is movable on the substructure and on which coils are installed, and a pushbutton switch fixed to the frame. The operating element drive control means drives the switch in the two-dimensional direction by allowing current to flow through the coils in a predetermined direction, so that a motion pattern appropriate for the information to be conveyed to the operator is generated. Information is imparted to the operator from the switch through the operator's tactile sense.

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