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US 10,481,695 B2Granted
Fiber actuator for haptic feedback
AssigneeImmersion Corporation
InventorsVahid Khoshkava, Juan Manuel Cruz Hernandez
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to fiber actuators for providing haptic feedback, and haptic actuation resulting from mechanical and/or electrostatic (non-mechanical) interactions with the fiber actuators. Such fiber actuators are useful in structural materials, including as elements of wearables or accessories.
Claims13
A method for providing a signal to an external device, the method comprising:
- receiving a user interaction via a smart material comprising a fiber actuator, the fiber actuator comprising:
- a first conductive element;
- a polymeric layer concentrically disposed about the first conductive element and configured to deform so as to provide haptic feedback;
- a second conductive element concentrically disposed about the polymeric layer;
- and
- an insulator layer concentrically disposed about the second conductive element over at least a portion of a length of the fiber actuator,
- wherein the fiber actuator has a substantially circular cross-section substantially along an entire length of the fiber actuator, and
- transferring the signal from the smart material to the external device, thereby confirming receipt of the user interaction via the smart material.
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