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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2014
Applicants:
Bruce J. P. Mortimer, Casselberry, FL (US);
Gary A. Zets, Casselberry, FL (US);
Anthony C. Morcos, Casselberry, FL (US);
Inventors:
Bruce J. P. Mortimer, Casselberry, FL (US);
Gary A. Zets, Casselberry, FL (US);
Anthony C. Morcos, Casselberry, FL (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G08B 6/00 (2006.01); G06F 3/01 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G08B 6/00 (2013.01); G06F 3/016 (2013.01);
Abstract
A planar reciprocating actuator (PRA) provides a linear motor configured and optimized for small displacement and oscillation, and can use the effect of a designed mechanical or magnetic spring to increase the amplitude of displacement at certain operating points. The PRA is intended to be used in vibrotactile and haptic applications. The PRA can generate various types of vibratory characteristics that may be perceived as distinct and readily user-identifiable haptic stimuli.