20240028121. Automated Adjustments of Haptic Feedback in Mobile Computing Devices simplified abstract (ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION)

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Automated Adjustments of Haptic Feedback in Mobile Computing Devices

Organization Name

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Vattem Manohar Reddy of Gooty (IN)

Gnana Prasad Reddy of Anantapur (IN)

Automated Adjustments of Haptic Feedback in Mobile Computing Devices - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240028121 titled 'Automated Adjustments of Haptic Feedback in Mobile Computing Devices

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a computing device that has a touch panel and a motor for vibrating the device's housing. The touch panel can detect touch input with different sensitivity levels, and the motor can vibrate the device with adjustable intensity. The controller of the device obtains the active touch panel mode and determines an intensity level adjustment for the motor based on the active mode. It then updates the intensity level for the motor according to the adjustment.

  • The computing device has a touch panel with multiple sensitivity levels.
  • It also has a motor that can vibrate the device's housing.
  • The controller of the device determines the intensity level adjustment for the motor based on the active touch panel mode.
  • The intensity level for the motor is updated according to the adjustment.

Potential Applications:

  • Mobile devices: The technology can be used in smartphones or tablets to provide haptic feedback to users when interacting with the touch screen.
  • Gaming consoles: The vibration feature can enhance the gaming experience by providing tactile feedback during gameplay.
  • Wearable devices: The technology can be implemented in smartwatches or fitness trackers to provide vibration feedback for notifications or alerts.

Problems Solved:

  • Lack of tactile feedback: The technology solves the problem of touchscreens lacking physical feedback by providing vibration feedback to users.
  • Customizable intensity: Users can adjust the intensity level of the device's vibration according to their preferences, enhancing the user experience.

Benefits:

  • Improved user experience: The haptic feedback provided by the vibrating motor enhances the user's interaction with the device, making it more engaging and intuitive.
  • Customizability: Users can adjust the intensity level of the vibration, allowing them to personalize their device's feedback to their liking.
  • Versatility: The technology can be applied to various types of computing devices, expanding its potential applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

a computing device includes: a touch panel configured to detect touch input according to a set of touch panel modes defining distinct sensitivity levels; a motor configured to vibrate a housing of the computing device according to a configurable intensity level; a controller configured to: obtain an active one of the touch panel modes; determine, based on the active touch panel mode, an intensity level adjustment for the motor; and update the intensity level for the motor according to the intensity adjustment.

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