US20080035435A1 - System and Method for Providing Passive Haptic Feedback - Google Patents

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US20080035435A1
US20080035435A1 US11/923,118 US92311807A US2008035435A1 US 20080035435 A1 US20080035435 A1 US 20080035435A1 US 92311807 A US92311807 A US 92311807A US 2008035435 A1 US2008035435 A1 US 2008035435A1
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  • the present invention generally relates to providing haptic feedback to a manipulandum.
  • the present invention more particularly relates to providing passive haptic feedback to user interface devices.
  • kinesthetic feedback such as, without limitation, active and passive force feedback
  • tactile feedback such as, without limitation, vibration, texture, and heat
  • Haptic feedback provides additional cues that enhance and simplify the user interface.
  • a device may incorporate a variety of technologies for providing haptic feedback, including both active and passive devices.
  • Active haptic feedback devices including, for example, motors, add energy to a system; passive devices, such as brakes, remove energy from the system.
  • Conventional magnetic particle brakes utilize a powder comprising particles of a magnetic material. When a current is applied, the particles line up and cause the powder to expand.
  • Rheologic fluid brakes utilize a fluid that changes viscosity when a current is applied.
  • a magnetic brake generates a magnetic field, and when a piece of metal passes through the magnetic field, an anti-current is generated, causing a resistance to movement of the metal.
  • Conventional magnetic brakes require the metal to be moving at high speed to be effective. Thus, these devices are not practical for relatively slow moving user interface elements.
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide passive haptic feedback to manipulanda.
  • One embodiment of the present invention comprises a manipulandum, a brake surface and an actuator in communication with either the manipulandum or the brake surface.
  • the actuator causes the brake surface and manipulandum to come in to contact.
  • the resulting friction between the manipulandum and brake surface causes a resistance, which can be controlled to deliver haptic effects to a user of the manipulandum.
  • Embodiments may utilize a variety of manipulanda, such as a scroll wheel, scroll drum, and linear slider. Embodiments also may utilize a variety of actuators, such as electromagnetic and piezo-electric actuators.
  • the manipulandum is in communication with a position sensor.
  • the manipulandum and actuator are in communication with a controller, which receives position signals from the manipulandum and provides haptic feedback signals to the actuator.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may be utilized by a broad array of devices, including cell phones, personal digital assistants, cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, and other electronic devices.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a personal digital assistant incorporating one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2A is a cutaway diagram of a manipulandum and haptic actuator in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2B is a cutaway diagram of the manipulandum of FIG. 2A in an engaged state in one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3A is a cutaway diagram of a scroll drum manipulandum and haptic actuator in one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3B is an exploded view of the manipulandum and actuator of FIG. 3A in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a conical or tapered braking surface and piezo-electric actuation in one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a scroll drum manipulandum incorporating passive feedback in one embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6A is a diagram of a linear slider in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an end view of the slider of FIG. 6A in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram, illustrating one embodiment of a passive feedback device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart, illustrating a process for address entry navigation on a cell phone incorporating an actuator according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart, illustrating a process of navigating email on a personal digital assistant (PDA) utilizing an embodiment of the present invention.
  • PDA personal digital assistant
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide passive haptic feedback systems and methods, and applications thereof, utilizing frictional braking.
  • Embodiments include devices, comprising a manipulandum, a brake surface, and an actuator for bringing the manipulandum and brake surface into contact.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a personal digital assistant incorporating one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the personal digital assistant (PDA) 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a display screen 102 and several manipulanda, interface elements that a user of the PDA 100 can manipulate.
  • the manipulanda include a plurality of buttons 104 a , 104 b , 104 c , 104 d and a scroll wheel 106 .
  • the user utilizes the buttons 104 a - d to access specific application, such as an address book.
  • the user utilizes the scroll wheel 106 to navigate through the various elements of the user interface, such as menus or a list of names contained in the electronic address book.
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 provides haptic feedback to the scroll wheel 106 to enhance the user's interaction with the PDA 100 .
  • FIG. 2A is a cutaway diagram of a manipulandum and haptic actuator in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the manipulandum is a scroll wheel 202 .
  • the scroll wheel 202 may be, for example, the scroll wheel shown in the PDA ( 100 ) of FIG. 1 .
  • the scroll wheel 202 is connected to a shaft 204 .
  • the scroll wheel 202 and shaft 204 rotate around a common axis.
  • a braking surface 206 in the form of a disk is mounted on the shaft 204 so that the braking surface 206 is moveable towards the scroll wheel 202 parallel to the shaft 204 .
  • the braking surface 206 in FIG. 2A is not free to rotate (although in other embodiments it may rotate).
  • the braking surface 206 in FIG. 2A contains an electromagnet 208 . When the electromagnet 208 receives a current, it develops a magnetic attractive force, and the magnetic attractive force moves the braking surface 206 and scroll wheel 202 into contact. The contact between theses elements causes a resistance to movement of the scroll wheel 202 .
  • FIG. 2B illustrates the scroll wheel 202 and the braking surface 206 in contact with one another.
  • a controller such as a processor, that controls the application of current to the electromagnet 208 is capable of generating a variety of haptic effects.
  • the controller can create effects, such as detents, between entries in the address book application described with reference to FIG. 1 .
  • the controller may create additional effects as well, including, for example, bumps and stops.
  • FIG. 3A is a cutaway diagram of a scroll drum 300 in another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the scroll drum 360 shown is a self-contained haptic actuator.
  • a cylinder 302 is attached to a first shaft 304 such that the cylinder 302 is capable of rotating.
  • Inside the cylinder 302 are a plurality of braking surfaces 306 a,b .
  • the braking surfaces 306 are fixed so as not to rotate in relation to the cylinder 302 .
  • a cylindrical electromagnet 308 is mounted between the braking surfaces 306 and a second, non-rotating shaft 310 . When current is supplied to the electromagnet 308 , the braking surfaces 306 are forced away from the electromagnet 306 and into contact with the cylinder 302 , causing a resistance to rotation of the cylinder 302 .
  • FIG. 3B is an exploded view of the internal structure of the scroll drum 300 shown in FIG. 3A .
  • the braking surfaces 306 include a curved surface to contact a greater inside surface area of the rotating cylinder (not shown in FIG. 3B ).
  • the braking surfaces 306 include a tab 312 on either end. The tab 312 fits in a slot 314 in non-rotating shaft 310 .
  • the electromagnet 308 has no current flowing to it, the braking surfaces 306 are positioned in the slot 314 at a position in close proximity to the electromagnet 308 .
  • the braking surfaces 306 are forced away from the electromagnet 308 and into contact with the rotating cylinder (not shown).
  • the braking surfaces 308 and rotating cylinder 302 are in contact, the user feels a resistive force when attempting to rotate the cylinder 302 .
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 utilizes a piezo-electric actuation to provide braking forces to a scroll wheel 402 .
  • a piezo-electric actuator a relatively high voltage is applied to a piezo-ceramic, causing the crystals to elongate and thereby chaining the shape of the material.
  • that material shape change is relatively small and some type of amplification is utilized to provide a mechanical force.
  • the scroll wheel 402 is mounted on a shaft 404 such that the scroll wheel 402 is able to rotate.
  • the shaft 404 is connected to a housing 406 .
  • the scroll wheel 402 includes a conical indentation 408 on the side opposite the shaft 406 .
  • Also attached to the housing is a piezo-ceramic material 410 mounted to a base 412 , which is further mounted to the housing 406 .
  • the base 412 is a thin brass sheet.
  • the piezo-ceramic material 410 is attached to the base 412 at the edges of the piezo-ceramic 410 .
  • the piezo-ceramic material 410 covers approximately 50-70% of the upper surface area of the base 412 .
  • the piezo-ceramic material can cover less than approximately 50% and/or more than approximately 70%.
  • the material attempts to stretch. However, since the edges are secured, the center of the piezo-ceramic 410 is forced away from the base 412 , providing a relatively large displacement.
  • a lever 414 is connected to the piezo-ceramic material 410 .
  • the lever 414 includes a flexure 416 at or near a midpoint of its length.
  • the flexure 416 is connected to a fulcrum 418 so that the lever 414 can rotate about the flexure 416 .
  • a conical or tapered braking surface 420 is attached to the lever 414 at the end distal from the piezo-ceramic 420 .
  • the braking surface in the embodiment shown, the braking surface 420 is formed in a shape complementary to the shape of the conical indentation 408 of the scroll wheel 402 .
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram of a scroll drum manipulandum incorporating passive feedback in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the manipulandum 500 shown includes a scroll drum 502 mounted to a pair of supports 504 a, b such that scroll drum 502 is able to rotate.
  • Supports 504 a,b pivot about an axis 506 a,b .
  • An electromagnet 508 a solenoid in the embodiment shown, is also connected to supports 506 a,b with a shaft 510 .
  • the shaft passes through a hole in an end portion 512 a,b of each support 504 a,b .
  • the electromagnet 508 When the electromagnet 508 is energized, it attracts end portions 512 a,b towards it.
  • the movement of the end portions 512 a,b causes the supports 504 a,b to pivot about their axis 506 a,b and exert a force on the ends of the scroll drum 502 . This force causes a resistance to rotation of the scroll drum 502 .
  • the supports 512 a,b provide a lever system that serves to multiply the force provided by the electromagnet 508 .
  • FIG. 6A is a diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.
  • a linear slider 600 includes an open frame slide potentiometer.
  • the slider 600 includes a central core 602 with a lead at each end 604 , 606 connected to a winding 608 around the central core 602 .
  • the handle 610 of the slider 600 fits around the central core 602 .
  • the handle 610 is connected to a third lead 612 such that when the handle 610 moves, the lead 612 moves and changes the resistance present between leads 604 and 612 .
  • the slider 600 also includes a rectangular braking surface 614 and an electromagnet 616 .
  • FIG. 6B is an end view of the slider 600 shown in FIG. 6A .
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram, illustrating one embodiment of a passive feedback device according to the present invention.
  • the passive feedback device 700 includes a manipulandum 702 .
  • the manipulandum 502 may comprise one of the manipulanda discussed in relation to FIGS. 1-7 or various other types of manipulanda.
  • the device 700 also includes an actuator 704 , such as an electromagnetic or piezo-electric brake.
  • the manipulandum 702 and actuator 704 are in communication with a processor 706 .
  • the processor 706 receives sensor information from the manipulandum 702 , performs control algorithms, and provides feedback control signals to the actuator 704 .
  • Processors can include, for example, digital logical processors capable of processing input, execute algorithms, and generate output as necessary to create the desired tactile sensations in the input device in response to the inputs received from that input device.
  • controllers may include a microprocessor, an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), and state machines.
  • processors include, or may be in communication with, media, for example computer readable media, which stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the steps described herein as carried out, or assisted, by a processor.
  • Embodiments of computer-readable media include, but are not limited to, an electronic, optical, magnetic, or other storage or transmission device capable of providing a processor, such as the processor in a web server, with computer-readable instructions.
  • suitable media include, but are not limited to, a floppy disk, CD-ROM, magnetic disk, memory chip, ROM, RAM, ASIC, configured processor, all optical media, all magnetic tape or other magnetic media, or any other medium from which a computer processor can read.
  • various other forms of computer-readable media may transmit or carry instructions to a computer, including a router, private or public network, or other transmission device or channel.
  • the device also includes an input/output (I/O) port 708 , such as a game port, for performing bi-directional communication with external devices utilizing an embodiment of the present invention.
  • I/O input/output
  • the device 500 receives power from an external power supply 710 .
  • power may be supplied through the I/O port 708 or by utilizing an internal power supply.
  • Various embodiments may utilize additional components as well, such as an amplifier to amplify signals to the actuator.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may utilize various other passive actuators as well.
  • a hybrid actuator provides passive effects.
  • a motor in communication with a manipulandum is short-circuited or set up to act as a generator, causing a resistance. If the motor is set up as a generator, then during certain braking effects and during damping effects, the motor can generate current back to the power supply.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a process for address entry navigation on a cell phone incorporating an actuator according to the present invention.
  • the user first utilizes an interface element on the cell phone to select the address book application 802 .
  • the address book displays a list of contact names.
  • the user uses a scroll wheel on the cell phone to navigate to the next entry in the address book 804 .
  • the user could use the scroll wheel of FIGS. 2A and 2B or the scroll drum of FIGS. 3A and 3B .
  • the control application determines whether or not the next entry is a favorite 806 . If the entry is a favorite, the actuator provides a bump effect 808 and the process ends 810 . For example, in the actuator shown in FIG.
  • a processor executing the control application sends a signal to the electromagnet ( 308 ), which causes the brake surface ( 306 a,b ) to move into contact with the scroll drum ( 302 ).
  • the brake surface may comprise a disk, rectangle, or any other shape. Also, the brake surface may come into direct or indirect contact with the manipulandum. For example, in one embodiment, the brake surface contacts the shaft of the scroll drum ( 302 ), causing resistance in turning the scroll drum ( 302 ). The duration and force that the actuator applies depend on the signal that the processor generates.
  • the processor determines the signal based upon an algorithm stored in a computer-readable medium.
  • the application determines whether the first letter of the next entry is the same as the first letter of the current entry 812 . If so, the actuator provides a soft detent effect 814 . If the first letter of the entries is different, the actuator provides a hard detent effect 816 .
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of navigating email on a personal digital assistant (PDA) utilizing an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method shown in illustrated in FIG. 9 is described with reference to PDA ( 100 ) shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the PDA ( 100 ) includes a scroll wheel ( 106 ).
  • the scroll wheel ( 106 ) may be the scroll wheel of FIGS. 2A and 2B or the scroll drum of FIGS. 3A and 3B .
  • the user of the PDA ( 100 ) receives an email 902 .
  • the user utilizes an interface device, such as button ( 104 ), to open the email 904 .
  • the user scrolls to the bottom of the email displayed on the PDA screen ( 102 ) 906 .
  • the PDA screen ( 102 ) may or may not be large enough to display the email. If the email is longer than the visible portion of the screen ( 102 ) 908 , the actuator in communication with the scroll wheel ( 106 ) causes a detent effect by creating a resistance on the scroll wheel ( 106 ) over a short interval of time 910 . The user can overcome the effect by continuing to scroll down through the email using the scroll wheel ( 102 ). The effect provides an indicator to the user that the user is scrolling beyond the visible portion of the email message.
  • the actuator causes a stop effect, a strong resistance to further movement of the scroll wheel ( 106 ) 912 . Once the effect has been provided, the process ends 914 .
  • the actuator provides a “bump” when the end of the email is reached. If the user continues to scroll past the bump, the application displays the next email in the folder the user is currently viewing.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may be incorporated into a broad array of devices.
  • a cell phone may incorporate a scroll drum according to this invention for use in navigating a menu structure.
  • a television remote control may also incorporate an embodiment of the present invention for channel navigation, volume control, and other related functions.
  • an audio component remote control may utilize an embodiment for volume control or other audio control.
  • a laptop computer may utilize an embodiment for navigation, volume control, or any other function utilizing a scroll wheel, scroll drum, linear slider, or similar user interface device.
  • PDA's, handheld navigation, and handheld email appliances may also benefit from utilizing an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a camera utilizes an embodiment of the present invention for user control of the focus, f-stop, menu navigation, and other camera-related functions. Since the effects provided by the actuator are programmable, one manipulandum may be utilized to perform many or all of the functions on the camera.
  • a video recorder may utilize an embodiment of the present invention to provide functions such as shuttle, fast forward, and reverse. The actuator creates detents on a frame-by-frame basis for the shuttle function and hard stops for fast forward and reverse.

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Systems and methods for providing passive haptic feedback are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an actuator for bringing a manipulandum and braking surface into contact and thereby providing a resistance. The manipulandum includes scroll wheels, scroll drums, linear sliders and similar user input devices. The actuator may be, for example, electromagnetic or piezo-electric. An embodiment of the present invention may include a processor in communication with the actuator for providing the haptic effects.

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  • This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/314,400 filed Dec. 8, 2002, entitled “Systems and Method for Providing Passive Haptic Feedback,” which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/399,883 filed Jul. 31, 2002, the entire disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
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  • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention generally relates to providing haptic feedback to a manipulandum. The present invention more particularly relates to providing passive haptic feedback to user interface devices.
  • BACKGROUND
  • Electronic device manufacturers are constantly striving to produce a rich interface for users. Conventional devices utilize visual and auditory cues to provide feedback to a user. In some interface devices, kinesthetic feedback (such as, without limitation, active and passive force feedback), and/or tactile feedback (such as, without limitation, vibration, texture, and heat), is also provided to the user, more generally known collectively as “haptic feedback.” Haptic feedback provides additional cues that enhance and simplify the user interface.
  • A device may incorporate a variety of technologies for providing haptic feedback, including both active and passive devices. Active haptic feedback devices, including, for example, motors, add energy to a system; passive devices, such as brakes, remove energy from the system.
  • Conventional passive haptic actuators utilize magnetic particle brakes, magnetorheologic or electrorheologic brakes, or magnetic (non-friction) brakes. Each of these conventional approaches suffers from disadvantages. These conventional devices are expensive and difficult to produce. They are also larger than is practical for implementation in small, handheld devices, such as cell phones, personal digital assistants, and the like.
  • Conventional magnetic particle brakes utilize a powder comprising particles of a magnetic material. When a current is applied, the particles line up and cause the powder to expand. Rheologic fluid brakes utilize a fluid that changes viscosity when a current is applied. These types of devices are expensive because of the cost of the materials and because of the need to retain the fluid within the device.
  • A magnetic brake generates a magnetic field, and when a piece of metal passes through the magnetic field, an anti-current is generated, causing a resistance to movement of the metal. Conventional magnetic brakes require the metal to be moving at high speed to be effective. Thus, these devices are not practical for relatively slow moving user interface elements.
  • SUMMARY
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide passive haptic feedback to manipulanda. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a manipulandum, a brake surface and an actuator in communication with either the manipulandum or the brake surface. The actuator causes the brake surface and manipulandum to come in to contact. The resulting friction between the manipulandum and brake surface causes a resistance, which can be controlled to deliver haptic effects to a user of the manipulandum.
  • Embodiments may utilize a variety of manipulanda, such as a scroll wheel, scroll drum, and linear slider. Embodiments also may utilize a variety of actuators, such as electromagnetic and piezo-electric actuators. In an electronic device incorporating one embodiment of the present invention, the manipulandum is in communication with a position sensor. The manipulandum and actuator are in communication with a controller, which receives position signals from the manipulandum and provides haptic feedback signals to the actuator. Embodiments of the present invention may be utilized by a broad array of devices, including cell phones, personal digital assistants, cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, and other electronic devices.
  • Further details and advantages of embodiments of the present invention are set forth below.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
  • These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention are better understood when the following Detailed Description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a personal digital assistant incorporating one embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 2A is a cutaway diagram of a manipulandum and haptic actuator in one embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 2B is a cutaway diagram of the manipulandum of FIG. 2A in an engaged state in one embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 3A is a cutaway diagram of a scroll drum manipulandum and haptic actuator in one embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 3B is an exploded view of the manipulandum and actuator of FIG. 3A in one embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a conical or tapered braking surface and piezo-electric actuation in one embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a scroll drum manipulandum incorporating passive feedback in one embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 6A is a diagram of a linear slider in an embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an end view of the slider of FIG. 6A in one embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram, illustrating one embodiment of a passive feedback device according to the present invention;
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart, illustrating a process for address entry navigation on a cell phone incorporating an actuator according to the present invention; and
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart, illustrating a process of navigating email on a personal digital assistant (PDA) utilizing an embodiment of the present invention.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide passive haptic feedback systems and methods, and applications thereof, utilizing frictional braking. Embodiments include devices, comprising a manipulandum, a brake surface, and an actuator for bringing the manipulandum and brake surface into contact.
  • Referring now to the drawings in which like numerals indicate like elements throughout the several figures, FIG. 1 illustrates a personal digital assistant incorporating one embodiment of the present invention. The personal digital assistant (PDA) 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a display screen 102 and several manipulanda, interface elements that a user of the PDA 100 can manipulate. The manipulanda include a plurality of buttons 104 a, 104 b, 104 c, 104 d and a scroll wheel 106. In one embodiment, the user utilizes the buttons 104 a-d to access specific application, such as an address book. Once the user has accessed the address book application, the user utilizes the scroll wheel 106 to navigate through the various elements of the user interface, such as menus or a list of names contained in the electronic address book. The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 provides haptic feedback to the scroll wheel 106 to enhance the user's interaction with the PDA 100.
  • A device according to the present invention may provide haptic feedback in various physical mechanisms, such as the scroll wheel (106) shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2A is a cutaway diagram of a manipulandum and haptic actuator in one embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2A, the manipulandum is a scroll wheel 202. The scroll wheel 202 may be, for example, the scroll wheel shown in the PDA (100) of FIG. 1.
  • At its center, the scroll wheel 202 is connected to a shaft 204. The scroll wheel 202 and shaft 204 rotate around a common axis. A braking surface 206 in the form of a disk is mounted on the shaft 204 so that the braking surface 206 is moveable towards the scroll wheel 202 parallel to the shaft 204. The braking surface 206 in FIG. 2A is not free to rotate (although in other embodiments it may rotate). The braking surface 206 in FIG. 2A contains an electromagnet 208. When the electromagnet 208 receives a current, it develops a magnetic attractive force, and the magnetic attractive force moves the braking surface 206 and scroll wheel 202 into contact. The contact between theses elements causes a resistance to movement of the scroll wheel 202. The resistance may cause the scroll wheel 202 to stop or may exert a force that the user can overcome. In another embodiment, a spring mounted between the brake and the scroll wheel causes the two elements to separate when the electromagnet is not energized. FIG. 2B illustrates the scroll wheel 202 and the braking surface 206 in contact with one another. A controller, such as a processor, that controls the application of current to the electromagnet 208 is capable of generating a variety of haptic effects. For example, the controller can create effects, such as detents, between entries in the address book application described with reference to FIG. 1. The controller may create additional effects as well, including, for example, bumps and stops.
  • FIG. 3A is a cutaway diagram of a scroll drum 300 in another embodiment of the present invention. The scroll drum 360 shown is a self-contained haptic actuator. A cylinder 302 is attached to a first shaft 304 such that the cylinder 302 is capable of rotating. Inside the cylinder 302 are a plurality of braking surfaces 306 a,b. In the embodiment shown, the braking surfaces 306 are fixed so as not to rotate in relation to the cylinder 302. A cylindrical electromagnet 308 is mounted between the braking surfaces 306 and a second, non-rotating shaft 310. When current is supplied to the electromagnet 308, the braking surfaces 306 are forced away from the electromagnet 306 and into contact with the cylinder 302, causing a resistance to rotation of the cylinder 302.
  • FIG. 3B is an exploded view of the internal structure of the scroll drum 300 shown in FIG. 3A. The braking surfaces 306 include a curved surface to contact a greater inside surface area of the rotating cylinder (not shown in FIG. 3B). The braking surfaces 306 include a tab 312 on either end. The tab 312 fits in a slot 314 in non-rotating shaft 310. When the electromagnet 308 has no current flowing to it, the braking surfaces 306 are positioned in the slot 314 at a position in close proximity to the electromagnet 308. When a current is supplied to the electromagnet 308, the braking surfaces 306 are forced away from the electromagnet 308 and into contact with the rotating cylinder (not shown). When the braking surfaces 308 and rotating cylinder 302 are in contact, the user feels a resistive force when attempting to rotate the cylinder 302.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment shown in FIG. 4 utilizes a piezo-electric actuation to provide braking forces to a scroll wheel 402. In a piezo-electric actuator, a relatively high voltage is applied to a piezo-ceramic, causing the crystals to elongate and thereby chaining the shape of the material. Typically, that material shape change is relatively small and some type of amplification is utilized to provide a mechanical force.
  • Referring again to FIG. 4, the scroll wheel 402 is mounted on a shaft 404 such that the scroll wheel 402 is able to rotate. The shaft 404 is connected to a housing 406. The scroll wheel 402 includes a conical indentation 408 on the side opposite the shaft 406. Also attached to the housing is a piezo-ceramic material 410 mounted to a base 412, which is further mounted to the housing 406. In the embodiment shown, the base 412 is a thin brass sheet. The piezo-ceramic material 410 is attached to the base 412 at the edges of the piezo-ceramic 410. The piezo-ceramic material 410 covers approximately 50-70% of the upper surface area of the base 412. Alternatively, the piezo-ceramic material can cover less than approximately 50% and/or more than approximately 70%. When current is supplied to the piezo-ceramic 410, the material attempts to stretch. However, since the edges are secured, the center of the piezo-ceramic 410 is forced away from the base 412, providing a relatively large displacement.
  • A lever 414 is connected to the piezo-ceramic material 410. The lever 414 includes a flexure 416 at or near a midpoint of its length. The flexure 416 is connected to a fulcrum 418 so that the lever 414 can rotate about the flexure 416. A conical or tapered braking surface 420 is attached to the lever 414 at the end distal from the piezo-ceramic 420. The braking surface in the embodiment shown, the braking surface 420 is formed in a shape complementary to the shape of the conical indentation 408 of the scroll wheel 402. When current is supplied piezo-ceramic material 410, forcing away from the base 412, the lever 414 is also forced away from the base 412. This movement causes the lever 414 to rotate about the flexure 416, further causing the conical braking surface 420 into contact with the inside surface of the conical indentation 408 in the scroll wheel 402. When the braking surface 420 and scroll wheel 402 are in contact, the user feels a resistance to rotation of the scroll wheel 402. The resistance is proportional to the current fed to the piezo-electric material 410.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram of a scroll drum manipulandum incorporating passive feedback in an embodiment of the present invention. The manipulandum 500 shown includes a scroll drum 502 mounted to a pair of supports 504 a, b such that scroll drum 502 is able to rotate. Supports 504 a,b pivot about an axis 506 a,b. An electromagnet 508, a solenoid in the embodiment shown, is also connected to supports 506 a,b with a shaft 510. The shaft passes through a hole in an end portion 512 a,b of each support 504 a,b. When the electromagnet 508 is energized, it attracts end portions 512 a,b towards it. The movement of the end portions 512 a,b causes the supports 504 a,b to pivot about their axis 506 a,b and exert a force on the ends of the scroll drum 502. This force causes a resistance to rotation of the scroll drum 502. The supports 512 a,b provide a lever system that serves to multiply the force provided by the electromagnet 508.
  • FIG. 6A is a diagram of another embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6A, a linear slider 600 includes an open frame slide potentiometer. The slider 600 includes a central core 602 with a lead at each end 604, 606 connected to a winding 608 around the central core 602. The handle 610 of the slider 600 fits around the central core 602. The handle 610 is connected to a third lead 612 such that when the handle 610 moves, the lead 612 moves and changes the resistance present between leads 604 and 612. The slider 600 also includes a rectangular braking surface 614 and an electromagnet 616. When the electromagnet 616 is energized, it repels the braking surface 614, causing the braking surface 614 to come into contact with the slider handle 610 and provide a resistive force. FIG. 6B is an end view of the slider 600 shown in FIG. 6A.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram, illustrating one embodiment of a passive feedback device according to the present invention. In the embodiment shown, the passive feedback device 700 includes a manipulandum 702. The manipulandum 502 may comprise one of the manipulanda discussed in relation to FIGS. 1-7 or various other types of manipulanda. The device 700 also includes an actuator 704, such as an electromagnetic or piezo-electric brake. The manipulandum 702 and actuator 704 are in communication with a processor 706. The processor 706 receives sensor information from the manipulandum 702, performs control algorithms, and provides feedback control signals to the actuator 704.
  • Processors can include, for example, digital logical processors capable of processing input, execute algorithms, and generate output as necessary to create the desired tactile sensations in the input device in response to the inputs received from that input device. Such controllers may include a microprocessor, an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), and state machines. Such processors include, or may be in communication with, media, for example computer readable media, which stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the steps described herein as carried out, or assisted, by a processor. Embodiments of computer-readable media include, but are not limited to, an electronic, optical, magnetic, or other storage or transmission device capable of providing a processor, such as the processor in a web server, with computer-readable instructions. Other examples of suitable media include, but are not limited to, a floppy disk, CD-ROM, magnetic disk, memory chip, ROM, RAM, ASIC, configured processor, all optical media, all magnetic tape or other magnetic media, or any other medium from which a computer processor can read. Also, various other forms of computer-readable media may transmit or carry instructions to a computer, including a router, private or public network, or other transmission device or channel.
  • The device also includes an input/output (I/O) port 708, such as a game port, for performing bi-directional communication with external devices utilizing an embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment shown, the device 500 receives power from an external power supply 710. In other embodiments, power may be supplied through the I/O port 708 or by utilizing an internal power supply. Various embodiments may utilize additional components as well, such as an amplifier to amplify signals to the actuator.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may utilize various other passive actuators as well. For example, in one embodiment, a hybrid actuator provides passive effects. In such an embodiment, a motor in communication with a manipulandum is short-circuited or set up to act as a generator, causing a resistance. If the motor is set up as a generator, then during certain braking effects and during damping effects, the motor can generate current back to the power supply.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a process for address entry navigation on a cell phone incorporating an actuator according to the present invention. The user first utilizes an interface element on the cell phone to select the address book application 802. The address book displays a list of contact names. The user uses a scroll wheel on the cell phone to navigate to the next entry in the address book 804. For example, the user could use the scroll wheel of FIGS. 2A and 2B or the scroll drum of FIGS. 3A and 3B. The control application determines whether or not the next entry is a favorite 806. If the entry is a favorite, the actuator provides a bump effect 808 and the process ends 810. For example, in the actuator shown in FIG. 3A, a processor executing the control application sends a signal to the electromagnet (308), which causes the brake surface (306 a,b) to move into contact with the scroll drum (302). The brake surface may comprise a disk, rectangle, or any other shape. Also, the brake surface may come into direct or indirect contact with the manipulandum. For example, in one embodiment, the brake surface contacts the shaft of the scroll drum (302), causing resistance in turning the scroll drum (302). The duration and force that the actuator applies depend on the signal that the processor generates. The processor determines the signal based upon an algorithm stored in a computer-readable medium.
  • If the entry is not a favorite, the application determines whether the first letter of the next entry is the same as the first letter of the current entry 812. If so, the actuator provides a soft detent effect 814. If the first letter of the entries is different, the actuator provides a hard detent effect 816. By differentiating between the various entries in this manner, an embodiment of the present invention provides a richer interface than is available in conventional devices.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of navigating email on a personal digital assistant (PDA) utilizing an embodiment of the present invention. The method shown in illustrated in FIG. 9 is described with reference to PDA (100) shown in FIG. 1. The PDA (100) includes a scroll wheel (106). For example, the scroll wheel (106) may be the scroll wheel of FIGS. 2A and 2B or the scroll drum of FIGS. 3A and 3B. The user of the PDA (100) receives an email 902. The user utilizes an interface device, such as button (104), to open the email 904. Using the scroll wheel (106), the user scrolls to the bottom of the email displayed on the PDA screen (102) 906. The PDA screen (102) may or may not be large enough to display the email. If the email is longer than the visible portion of the screen (102) 908, the actuator in communication with the scroll wheel (106) causes a detent effect by creating a resistance on the scroll wheel (106) over a short interval of time 910. The user can overcome the effect by continuing to scroll down through the email using the scroll wheel (102). The effect provides an indicator to the user that the user is scrolling beyond the visible portion of the email message. If the email is not longer than the visible portion of the screen (102), the actuator causes a stop effect, a strong resistance to further movement of the scroll wheel (106) 912. Once the effect has been provided, the process ends 914. Various other types of effects may be utilized. For example, in one embodiment, the actuator provides a “bump” when the end of the email is reached. If the user continues to scroll past the bump, the application displays the next email in the folder the user is currently viewing.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may be incorporated into a broad array of devices. For example, a cell phone may incorporate a scroll drum according to this invention for use in navigating a menu structure. A television remote control may also incorporate an embodiment of the present invention for channel navigation, volume control, and other related functions. Similarly, an audio component remote control may utilize an embodiment for volume control or other audio control. A laptop computer may utilize an embodiment for navigation, volume control, or any other function utilizing a scroll wheel, scroll drum, linear slider, or similar user interface device. PDA's, handheld navigation, and handheld email appliances may also benefit from utilizing an embodiment of the present invention.
  • A camera utilizes an embodiment of the present invention for user control of the focus, f-stop, menu navigation, and other camera-related functions. Since the effects provided by the actuator are programmable, one manipulandum may be utilized to perform many or all of the functions on the camera. A video recorder may utilize an embodiment of the present invention to provide functions such as shuttle, fast forward, and reverse. The actuator creates detents on a frame-by-frame basis for the shuttle function and hard stops for fast forward and reverse.
  • The foregoing description of the preferred embodiments of the invention has been presented only for the purpose of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Numerous modifications and adaptations thereof will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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1. An input device comprising:
a scroll drum having a substantially cylindrical shape and an inner surface; and
an actuator configured to output a haptic effect, the actuator comprising:
an electromagnet disposed within the scroll drum, and
a braking surface disposed within the scroll drum and between the electromagnet and the inner surface.
2. The input device of claim 1, further comprising a first shaft and a second shaft, the first shaft coupled to the scroll drum and configured to rotate with the scroll drum, and the second shaft coupled to the actuator and configured to be non-rotatable.
3. The input device of claim 1, wherein the electromagnet is configured to force the braking surfaces into contact with the inner surface when current flows through the actuator.
4. The input device of claim 1, wherein the braking surfaces comprise a curved surface complementary to the shape of the inner surface.
5. A handheld device comprising the input device of claim 1 and a processor.
6. The handheld device of claim 5, wherein the processor is configured to generate an actuator signal, the actuator signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect on the scroll drum.
7. The handheld device of claim 5, wherein the handheld device comprises a PDA or a cell phone.
8. A method comprising:
sensing a movement of a scroll drum;
transmitting an actuator signal to an actuator having an electromagnet, the actuator disposed within the scroll drum; and
causing a braking surface to contact the scroll drum to output a haptic effect, the braking surface disposed within the scroll drum, and between the electromagnet and the scroll drum.
9. A computer-readable medium comprising program code, the program code comprising:
program code for sensing a movement of a scroll drum;
program code for transmitting an actuator signal to an actuator having an electromagnet, the actuator disposed within the scroll drum; and
program code for causing a braking surface to contact the scroll drum to output a haptic effect, the braking surface disposed within the scroll drum, and between the electromagnet and the scroll drum.
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