The dampening member 1604 dampens the haptic vibrations 1616 generated by the cutaneous actuator 1602 to focus the haptic vibrations 1616 at a distinct location on the body 1618. In embodiments, the dampening member 1604 may be a layer of soft rubber or polyurethane foam having a predetermined thickness (e.g., about one sixteenth inch). The dampening member has an opening (as shown above in FIG. 16D); the cutaneous actuator 1602 transmits the haptic vibrations 1616 to the distinct location on the body 1618 through the opening.
The area 1644 in FIG. 16G may also be used to contain a spacing member 1606 (as illustrated and described above with respect to FIG. 16A) that is located within the housing 1632. The spacing member 1606 contacts the dampening member 1604. The spacing member 1606 is separated from the body 1618 of the user by the dampening member 1604 and has an opening 1624 (as illustrated and described above with respect to FIG. 16B) that is dimensioned to receive and secure the cutaneous actuator 1624. A portion of the spacing member 1606 is located between the dampening member 1604 and a section 1646 of the cutaneous actuator 1602 extending outward from a center of the cutaneous actuator 1602 to position the cutaneous actuator 1602 such that the cutaneous actuator 1602 does not rub against or contact the roof 1634.
