18260823. TACTILE PRESENTATION APPARATUS AND TACTILE PRESENTATION SYSTEM simplified abstract (Sony Group Corporation)
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TACTILE PRESENTATION APPARATUS AND TACTILE PRESENTATION SYSTEM
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TACTILE PRESENTATION APPARATUS AND TACTILE PRESENTATION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18260823 titled 'TACTILE PRESENTATION APPARATUS AND TACTILE PRESENTATION SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
- Explanation:**
The patent application describes a tactile presentation apparatus and system that can provide a high-quality tactile sense with controlled shape and pressure distribution for a contact object. The apparatus includes a contact portion, peripheral portion, retaining portion, first driving portion, and second driving portion.
- The contact portion consists of a central portion with a first contact surface and a connection portion with a flexible second contact surface that is continuous with the first contact surface.
- The peripheral portion is connected to the central portion through the connection portion.
- The retaining portion supports the contact portion and the peripheral portion.
- The first driving portion adjusts the height of the central portion from the retaining portion in two directions and changes the press force on the central portion accordingly.
- The second driving portion adjusts the height of the peripheral portion from the retaining portion in two directions and changes the press force on the peripheral portion accordingly.
- Potential Applications:**
- Virtual reality and augmented reality systems - Medical simulators - Gaming peripherals - Rehabilitation devices
- Problems Solved:**
- Lack of realistic tactile feedback in virtual environments - Inability to accurately simulate pressure distribution on contact objects - Limited control over shape and pressure in tactile presentation systems
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced user experience in virtual and augmented reality applications - Improved training and simulation capabilities in medical and gaming industries - Customizable tactile feedback for different applications - Precise control over shape and pressure distribution for contact objects
Original Abstract Submitted
In order to provide a tactile presentation apparatus and a tactile presentation system that are capable of presenting a high-quality tactile sense with shape and pressure distribution controlled with respect to a contact object, a tactile presentation apparatus according to the present technology includes a contact portion, a peripheral portion, a retaining portion, a first driving portion, and a second driving portion. The contact portion includes a central portion having a first contact surface and a connection portion having a second contact surface, the second contact surface being flexible and continuous with the first contact surface. The peripheral portion is connected to the central portion through the connection portion. The retaining portion that supports the contact portion and the peripheral portion. The first driving portion changes a height of the central portion from the retaining portion in a first direction in which the central portion gets away from the retaining portion and a second direction and changes a press force to the central portion in the first direction in accordance with the height of the central portion from the retaining portion, the second direction being a direction opposite to the first direction. The second driving portion changes a height of the peripheral portion from the retaining portion in the first direction and the second direction and changes a press force to the peripheral portion in the first direction in accordance with the height of the peripheral portion from the retaining portion.
