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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2009
Danny A. Grant, Laval, CA;
Erin Ramsay, Montreal, CA;
David M. Birnbaum, Oakland, CA (US);
Hendrik Bartel, San Francisco, CA (US);
Juan Manuel Cruz-hernandez, Montreal, CA;
Robert W. Heubel, San Leandro, CA (US);
Danny A. Grant, Laval, CA;
Erin Ramsay, Montreal, CA;
David M. Birnbaum, Oakland, CA (US);
Hendrik Bartel, San Francisco, CA (US);
Juan Manuel Cruz-Hernandez, Montreal, CA;
Robert W. Heubel, San Leandro, CA (US);
Immersion Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
Various systems, devices, and methods are provided for generating an impact and/or surface haptic effect for a handheld computer interface such as a video game controller. For example, the handheld computer interface may include a handle coupled to an impact actuator. The impact actuator includes a movable mass and an end stop. The impact actuator may receive a haptic effect signal and in response cause the mass to contact the end stop to generate a haptic effect. A smart material that outputs a surface haptic effect may be coupled to a surface of the handle such that the surface haptic effect is output substantially from the smart material rather than the handle. The handle may be coupled to an end piece having a shape that simulates an object such as a tennis racket, golf club, or other object.