Patent ID: 9257021
Filing Date: 2016-02-09
CPC Classification: G06F,G08B

Claim Text:
1. A system configured to induce a cutaneous sensation in a user of an electronic device based upon a tactile application executable on the electronic device, the system comprising: a stimulation system configured to generate an output operable to excite neural tissue; an interface component configured to direct the output of the stimulation system onto a target area of skin of the user; and a controller configured to generate a control signal to cause the stimulation system to modify one or more characteristics of the output of the stimulation system in order to induce a cutaneous sensation based on: a tactile application executable on the electronic device, the tactile application configured to generate a representation of a simulated object, and a stimulation profile representing at least one present stimulation area and at least one prior stimulation area, the profile further representing a time associated with a prior stimulation of the prior stimulation area; wherein the output of the stimulation system is controlled to elicit a desired sensation in proximity to one of a curve, a corner, and a change in direction to maintain a constant level of stimulation by at least one of: selectively omitting at least one stimulation point and varying an intensity of the output.