17643240. FINGER MOVEMENT MANAGEMENT WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK IN TOUCH-ENABLED DEVICES simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)

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FINGER MOVEMENT MANAGEMENT WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK IN TOUCH-ENABLED DEVICES

Organization Name

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Venkata Vara Prasad Karri of Visakhapatnam (IN)

Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)

Partho Ghosh of Kolkata (IN)

FINGER MOVEMENT MANAGEMENT WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK IN TOUCH-ENABLED DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17643240 titled 'FINGER MOVEMENT MANAGEMENT WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK IN TOUCH-ENABLED DEVICES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a system for managing finger movement on a touchscreen device with haptic feedback. The system uses historical data to understand the user's navigation patterns and identifies the context of the current interaction. It predicts the user's action and the target location on the touchscreen where the action is required. If the user's finger is not at the target location, the system generates haptic feedback vectors to guide the finger to the target location and prompts the user to touch the screen at that location.

  • The system receives historical data on the user's navigation patterns.
  • It identifies the context of the user's current interaction with the touchscreen.
  • The system predicts the user's action and the target location on the touchscreen.
  • If the user's finger is not at the target location, the system generates haptic feedback vectors.
  • The haptic feedback guides the user's finger to the target location.
  • The user is prompted to touch the touchscreen at the target location.

Potential Applications

  • Touchscreen devices such as smartphones, tablets, and touch-enabled laptops.
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality devices with touch-sensitive interfaces.
  • Gaming consoles and controllers with touchscreens.

Problems Solved

  • Improves user experience by guiding the user's finger to the correct location on the touchscreen.
  • Reduces errors and frustration caused by inaccurate finger placement.
  • Enhances accessibility for users with visual impairments or motor control difficulties.

Benefits

  • Increased accuracy and efficiency in touchscreen interactions.
  • Improved user satisfaction and reduced frustration.
  • Enhanced accessibility for a wider range of users.
  • Potential for reduced errors and improved productivity.


Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment for managing finger movement with haptic feedback is provided. The embodiment may include receiving historical data regarding a navigation pattern of a user on a device. The embodiment may also include identifying a context of a current interaction of the user with content displayed on a touchscreen of the device. The embodiment may further include predicting an action required of the user. The embodiment may also include identifying a target location on the touchscreen of the device where the action is required. The embodiment may further include in response to determining a finger of the user is not at the target location, generating one or more haptic feedback vectors that guide the finger of the user to the target location. The embodiment may also include prompting the user to touch the touchscreen of the device at the target location.

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