Patent ID: 8232969
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A haptic feedback touch control for inputting signals to a computer and for outputting forces to a user of the touch control, the touch control comprising: a touch input device including a touch screen operative to input a position signal to a processor of said computer based on a location on said touch screen which said user contacts; and at least one actuator coupled to said touch screen, said actuator outputting a force to move said touch screen to provide a haptic sensation to said user contacting said touch screen, wherein said actuator outputs said force based on a first single-discontinuity waveform, wherein the first single-discontinuity waveform is associated with a simulation of one of a button press, and a second single-discontinuity waveform, wherein the second single-discontinuity waveform is associated with a simulation of a button release, wherein the actuator comprises: