Multi-tone haptic pattern generator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9959716
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15599262

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A system for producing a mechanical haptic pattern based on linear resonance actuator (LRA) signal is disclosed. The system includes an actuator displacement sensor, the actuator displacement sensor configured to apply an alternating measurement signal at a predetermined frequency to an actuator motor. The actuator displacement sensor configured to use a measure of a voltage across and a current through the actuator motor to determine its impedance at the predetermined frequency and determine an estimated displacement of the actuator motor using said impedance and a predetermined displacement-impedance function. The system also includes a controller configured to accept the LRA signal and the estimated displacement, wherein the controller is configured to alter the input LRA signal according to the estimated displacement to limit excursion of a moving part of the actuator motor.

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NXP B VHIGH TECH CAMPUS 60 EINDHOVEN NL-5656

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Joehren, Michael San Jose, US 16 469
Macours, Christophe Marc Hodelge, BE 29 526
Scarlett, Shawn William Nijmegen, NL 8 73

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