Patent ID: 6646632
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A tactile force feedback apparatus for an input device, the apparatus comprising:an inertial member having a movable portion being movable relative to the input device; a magnetically actuatable member connected to the movable portion of the inertial member; and a magnetic driver configured to generate a magnetic field to move the magnetically actuatable member and the movable portion of the inertial member with respect to the input device to produce a vibration from movement of the movable portion of the inertial member to generate tactile force feedback in response to a user's manipulation of the input device; wherein the inertial member comprises an attachment portion attached to the input device; and wherein the inertial member comprises a longitudinal body having an end attached to the input device as the attachment portion and having a free end as the movable portion.