Immersion Corporation

Remy Pieron

Danny A Grant

Ali Modarres

Li Jiang

Juan Manuel Cruz-Hernandez

David M Birnbaum

Christopher J Ullrich

Neil Thomas Olien

Frank Ye

Pedro Gregorio

Robert Lacroix

Robert A Lacroix

Daniel Gregory Parker

Trevor Jones

Allan Visitacion

Manuel Cruz

Various systems, devices, and methods for shape deformation of a haptic deformation display device are provided. For example, the haptic deformation display device may receive an input signal when the shape of the haptic deformation display device is in a first shape configuration. In response to the input signal, the haptic deformation display device may activate an actuator of the haptic deformation display device. The actuator may move a deformation component of the haptic deformation display device. The deformation component may at least partially defining a shape of the haptic deformation display device, thereby causing the shape of the haptic deformation display device to deform into a second shape configuration different from the first shape configuration. The second shape configuration may be substantially maintained.

System and method for shape deformation and force display of devices

Systems and methods for haptic feedback using laterally driven piezoelectric actuators are disclosed. For example, one described apparatus for haptic feedback using laterally driven piezoelectric actuators includes: a base; a touch-sensitive interface comprising an interface surface, the touch-sensitive interface affixed to the base and configured to move in a direction lateral to the interface surface; and a piezoelectric actuator mounted to the base and to the touch-sensitive interface and configured to receive a haptic signal and output a force in a direction lateral to the interface surface.

Systems and methods for haptic feedback using laterally driven piezoelectric actuators

A compliant grommet-based suspension system is disclosed for use in mounting an electronic touch screen or touch surface. The grommets may be designed to provide more or less movement in any direction, i.e., along the x-axis, the y-axis, and/or the z-axis, depending on the suspension application in which they are implemented.

Grommet suspension component and system

Growing community of inventors

Portola Valley, CA, United States of America

Remy Pieron