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Title:
【発明の名称】電気活性ポリマーを利用する触覚装置及び触覚方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003534620
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
Haptic feedback interface devices using electroactive polymer (EAP) actuators to provide haptic sensations and/or sensing capabilities. A haptic feedback interface device (12) is in communication with a host computer (14) and includes a sensor (112) device that detects the manipulation of the interface device by the user and an electroactive polymer actuator (18) responsive to input signals and operative to output a force to the user cause by motion of the actuator. The output force provides a haptic sensation to the user. Various embodiments of interface devices employing EAP actuators are described, including embodiments providing direct forces, inertial forces, and braking forces.

Inventors:
Shena, Bruce M.
Application Number:
JP2001587412A
Publication Date:
November 18, 2003
Filing Date:
May 24, 2001
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Assignee:
Immersion Corporation
International Classes:
G06F3/01; G01D7/00; G05G9/047; G06F3/00; G06F3/033; G06F3/0484; (IPC1-7): G06F3/00
Domestic Patent References:
JPH04131924A1992-05-06
JPH08335726A1996-12-17
JPH07135345A1995-05-23
Foreign References:
WO1996002887A11996-02-01
WO1999048083A11999-09-23
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takashi Ishida (4 others)