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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2010
Russell Maschmeyer, Brooklyn, NY (US);
Gordon Cameron, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Russell Maschmeyer, Brooklyn, NY (US);
Gordon Cameron, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Haptic systems are disclosed which may provide increased resolution in tactile feedback. A tiered haptic system may be formed by stacking of haptic elements. One or more arrays of shape change elements such as, for example, piezoelectric elements may be used to actuate a screen surface. Arrays may also be used to sense tactile interactions and stimuli on a screen surface. An embedded haptic system may be formed by inserting haptic elements into a contoured elastic sheet. The embedded haptic system may provide tactile interactions to a user. In some embodiments, both tiered and embedded haptic arrangements may be used.