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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2007
Zoran Radivojevic, Cambridge, GB;
Jarkko Tapio Saunamaki, Vantaa, FI;
Teuvo Tapani Ryhanen, Helsinki, FI;
Stephanie P. Lacour, Willingham, GB;
Zoran Radivojevic, Cambridge, GB;
Jarkko Tapio Saunamaki, Vantaa, FI;
Teuvo Tapani Ryhanen, Helsinki, FI;
Stephanie P. Lacour, Willingham, GB;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
An input device for a user interface comprises means to monitor movement of a user by mapping and recording deformations of their skin. The input device comprises conformable/reversibly stretchable material for placement onto the skin of a user. A plurality of sensors are mounted on, or embedded in, the stretchable material and arranged to undergo, and track in-plane and out-of-plane deformations corresponding to stretching and flexure of the underlying skin. A signal for controlling another device is then generated, based on the detected movement, gesture or positioning of the user based on the detected deformations. In wearable electronics applications, the other device may be mounted on the same stretchable material. The sensors may be arranged to provide active feedback, by selectively applying vibrations or pressure to the user's skin.