Tactile sensation generator

Details Tactile sensation generator Tactile sensation generator

1994-09-21

1996-10-15

Swarthout, Brent A.

Communications: electrical

Tactual indication

340323R, 348157, 434114, H04B 336

Patent

active

055658407

ABSTRACT:
A tactile sensation generator capable of producing tactile sensations to a video game player corresponding to activity portrayed in a video game. Specifically, an interface circuit is responsive to control commands generated by a computer executing the video game program. The interface circuit interprets the control commands and activates the tactile sensation generator. The tactile sensation generator contains a vest or harness for maintaining a flexible pad proximate a player's body. The pad contains one or more actuators, e.g., a solenoid or vibratory motor embedded in the pad. Each actuator interacts with the wearer and is individually activated to produce a localized tactile sensation, e.g., an impact or vibration, corresponding to the action simultaneously portrayed by the video game on a computer screen or television.

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