US5984880A
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Tactile feedback controlled by various medium
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-01-20
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Granted: 1999-11-16
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Expires: 2018-01-20
Abstract
Abstract Control over tactile feedback devices, force-feedback devices, or a combination thereof comprising: processing device (54 and 53), processing device (54); networking means (55) such as an Internet means, television communications, and satellite communications. Tactile output system selects pre-recorded material (63) in response to sensor input. Biofeedback sensors (13) supply tactile/force-feedback system with additional information. Dermatologically compatible material (50) for combining with tactile feedback devices and force-feedback devices.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph H Lander
- 👤 Seth Haberman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:22
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/016; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A system for controlling tactile stimulation of a user including: a force-feedback means as to apply force to a user to stimulate the tactile sensory system of said user; said tactile stimulation means contains sensing means to provide with information about the magnitude of said tactile stimulation means; a material means encloses said tactile stimulation means; and said material means is capable to translate said tactile stimulation;; and said material means forms a seal, preventing outside liquid from coming in contact with said tactile stimulation means; a regulating means, and said regulating means translates an input signal coming from a controlling means into an understandable output signal for said tactile output means; a controlling means, and said controlling means originates said signal that is send to said tactile output means; and computing means operatively connected to said force-feedback means for providing a user interactive platform.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
145 words
A system for controlling tactile stimulation of a user including: a force-feedback means as to apply force to a user to stimulate the tactile sensory system of said user; said tactile stimulation means contains sensing means to provide with information about the magnitude of said tactile stimulation means; a material means encloses said tactile stimulation means; and said material means is capable to translate said tactile stimulation;; and said material means forms a seal, preventing outside liquid from coming in contact with said tactile stimulation means; a regulating means, and said regulating means translates an input signal coming from a controlling means into an understandable output signal for said tactile output means; a controlling means, and said controlling means originates said signal that is send to said tactile output means; and computing means operatively connected to said force-feedback means for providing a user interactive platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said force feedback means comprises of robotic means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said force feedback means comprises of hydraulic means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said force feedback means includes a vibration means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said controlling means comprises of at least two computing means that are connected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said controlling means comprises of at least two computing means that are connected and communicate via a webbrowser means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said controlling means includes of CD-ROM means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said controlling means includes of DVD means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said tactile stimulation means is portable and can be handled with one hand.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said tactile stimulation means is wireless.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said sensing means is a bio-feedback sensing means collecting information about the state of being of a human.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said sensing means is a motion sensing means collecting information about the movement of said force-feedback means.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
110 words
A system for controlling tactile stimulation of a user including: a force-feedback means as to apply force to a user to stimulate the tactile sensory system of said user; said tactile stimulation means contains sensing means to provide with information about the magnitude of said tactile stimulation means; a regulating means, and said regulating means translates an input signal coming from a controlling means into an understandable output signal for said tactile output means; a controlling means, and said controlling means originates said signal that is send to said tactile output means; and said controlling means operatively connected to said force-feedback means is providing a signal through per-recorded medium means.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
110 words
A system for controlling tactile stimulation of a user including: a force-feedback means as to apply force to a user to stimulate the tactile sensory system of said user; said tactile stimulation means contains sensing means to provide with information about the magnitude of said tactile stimulation means; a regulating means, and said regulating means translates an input signal coming from a controlling means into an understandable output signal for said tactile output means; a controlling means, and said controlling means originates said signal that is send to said tactile output means; and said controlling means operatively connected to said force-feedback means is providing a signal through per-recorded medium means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said material means is a material means that encloses said tactile stimulation means; and said material means is capable to translate said tactile stimulation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said material means is a material means that encloses said tactile stimulation means; and said material means forms a seal preventing liquid from penetrating past the material means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said controlling means comprises of CD-ROM means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said controlling means comprises of DVD means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said sensing means is a bio-feedback sensing means collecting information about the state of being of a human.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
A controlling system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said sensing means is a motion sensing means collecting information about the movement of said force-feedback means.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
89 words
A system for controlling tactile stimulation of a user including: a force-feedback means as to apply force to a user to stimulate the tactile sensory system of said user; a bio-feedback sensing means that monitors the user and provides the control system with user status; a regulating means, and said regulating means translates an input signal coming from a controlling means into an understandable output signal for said tactile output means; a controlling means, and said controlling means originates said signal that is send to said tactile output means.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
89 words
A system for controlling tactile stimulation of a user including: a force-feedback means as to apply force to a user to stimulate the tactile sensory system of said user; a bio-feedback sensing means that monitors the user and provides the control system with user status; a regulating means, and said regulating means translates an input signal coming from a controlling means into an understandable output signal for said tactile output means; a controlling means, and said controlling means originates said signal that is send to said tactile output means.
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