One embodiment of a haptic input device may include a receiver configured to receive a
signal from a touch-based user interface device. The signal may include a control signal or a …

An electronic device that provides situationally-aware alerts determines to provide an alert
output (such as haptic, audio, visual, and so on) via an output device, determines a …

One embodiment of a touch-based user interface may include a haptic feedback layer with
one or more actuators configured to supply a haptic feedback. The one or more actuators …

Embodiments described herein may take the form of an electromagnetic actuator that
produces a haptic output during operation. Generally, an electromagnetic coil is wrapped …

Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing haptic output on an electronic
device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes an actuator configured to move …

This application is a continuation application of co pending application Ser. No. 13/514,474,
filed Jun. 7, 2012: which is a national phase application of International Appli cation No …

A polarized electromagnetic actuator includes a movable armature, a stator, and at least one
coil wrapped around the stator. At least one permanent magnet is disposed over the stator …

An interactive mixed reality simulator is provided that includes a virtual 3D model of internal
or hidden features of an object; a physical model or object being interacted with; and a …

A band includes one or more haptic actuators that can be activated to provide haptic
stimulation to a wearer. An electronic device can be in communication with the one or more …

Embodiments described herein may take the form of an electromagnetic actuator that
produces a haptic output dur ing operation. Generally, an electromagnetic coil is wrapped …