US 2023/0400277 A1 · HAPTIC SYSTEM FOR A FIREARM SIMULATOR

Abstract

A haptic effect system for generating haptic effects includes components that are configured to be mounted to an actual firearm. Elements of the haptic effect system are configured to occupy at least a part of the space that would otherwise be occupied by elements of the actual firearm. The haptic effect system converts an actual firearm capable of firing live ammunition into a firearm simulator. The haptic effect system generates haptic effects that cause a user holding the firearm to feel forces that mimic or simulate what a user would feel when performing various actions with the firearm. The haptic effect system can cause a user to feel forces that simulate what a user would normally feel when cocking the firearm, pulling a trigger of the firearm and/or shooting the firearm.

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Dependent claims

A haptic effect system configured to be mounted to a firearm, comprising:

a haptic effect generator configured to be removably attached to a firearm, the haptic effect generator being capable of generating a haptic effect that simulates firing the firearm;
a controller that is operatively coupled to the haptic effect generator and that causes the haptic effect generator to generate the haptic effect;
a trigger interface configured to be removably attached to the firearm, wherein the trigger interface is operatively coupled to a trigger of the firearm, and wherein the trigger interface causes a trigger signal to be sent to either the controller or the haptic effect generator when the trigger of the firearm is actuated;
and
a power source that provides power to the controller and the haptic effect generator.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Haptic system for a firearm simulator

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Haptic system for a firearm simulator

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Abstract

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