Haptic communication system using cutaneous actuators for simulation of continuous human touch
摘要
說(shuō)明書(shū)
In one embodiment, a haptic communication system may be constructed, including a signal generator configured to receive a message from a sending user and generate actuator signals corresponding to the message. The system includes the haptic communication device 1630 communicative coupled to the signal generator. The haptic communication device 1630 includes a cutaneous actuators 160 configured to generate the haptic vibrations 1616 corresponding to the actuator signals to transmit the message to the body 1618 of a user wearing the haptic communication device 1630. The haptic communication device 1630 includes the housing 1632 in direct contact with the body 1618 of the user and at least partially enclosing the cutaneous actuator 1602. The dampening member 1604 is located within the housing 1632 and proximate to the body 1618 to focus the haptic vibrations 1616 at a distinct location on the body 1618. The dampening member 1604 has an opening, wherein the cutaneous actuator 1602 transmits the haptic vibrations 1616 to the distinct location through the opening. A spacing member 1606, also located within the housing 1632, contacts the dampening member 1604 and is separated from the body 1618 by the dampening member 1604. The spacing member 1606 has an opening dimensioned to receive and secure the cutaneous actuators 1602.
