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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2008
Filed:
May. 05, 2004
Hannu Moilanen, Oulu, FI;
Ville Kampman, Oulu, FI;
Johannes Väänänen, Oulu, FI;
Myorigo, S.a.r.l., Willmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A method, a dynamic user interface and an electronic device for generating user-detectable multi-functional feedback using a single component in response to a stimulus signal. One or more resonating vibrating elements, such for example as a piezo-bender, are attached to a selected component of the electronic device. Because sensory feedback in the form of a haptic feedback signal, a buzzer signal, a vibratory alert signal and an audio signal are all generatable using such a piezo-element attached for example to a lens or housing of the device, a significant decrease in the space needed and in the required power consumption as compared to prior art devices, in which different feedback signals are generated using separate components, is realized.