BACKGROUND Systems that provide haptic effects to users in conjunction with visual and/or
audio content are known. It is generally 10 understood that a haptic effect may enhance one …

5,825.308 A 10/1998 Rosenberg 6,088,019 A 7/2000 Rosenberg 6,100,874 A 8, 2000
Schena et al. 6,166,723 A 12/2000 Schena et al. 6,211,861 Bl 4/2001 Rosenberg et al …

5,666.499 A 9, 1997 Baudel et al. 5,825.308 A 10/1998 Rosenberg 6,061,004 A 5/2000
Rosenberg 6,088,019 A 7/2000 Rosenberg 6,100,874 A 8, 2000 Schena et al. 6,166,723 A …

One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a first haptic output device configured to
receive a first haptic signal and output a first haptic effect to a deformable surface and a …

(57) ABSTRACT A system includes a sensor configured to sense an input received from a
user at a surface; a first haptic output device configured to generate a first haptic effect at the …

BACKGROUND Controllers such as, for example, remote controls for tele visions, radios,
garage door openers, etc. are well known. These devices provide the convenience of a …

5,666,499 A 9/1997 Baudel et a1. 5,825,308 A 10/1998 Rosenberg 6,061,004 A 5/2000
Rosenberg 6,088,019 A 7/2000 Rosenberg 6,100,874 A 8/2000 Schena et al. 6,166,723 A …

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for producing a
haptic effect. The method may include generating a periodic drive signal based on a touch …

(57) ABSTRACT A system that produces a dynamic haptic effect and generates a drive
signal that includes a gesture signal and a real or virtual device sensor signal. The haptic …

A system that produces a dynamic haptic effect and generates a drive signal that includes a
gesture signal and a real or virtual device sensor signal. The haptic effect is modified …