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CN102053705A - Methods and systems for providing haptic messaging to handheld communication devices - Google Patents
CN102053705A
CN102053705A CN201010581284XA CN201010581284A CN102053705A CN 102053705 A CN102053705 A CN 102053705A CN 201010581284X A CN201010581284X A CN 201010581284XA CN 201010581284 A CN201010581284 A CN 201010581284A CN 102053705 A CN102053705 A CN 102053705A
CN201010581284XA
CN102053705B (en
J·艾德
S·恩多
2005-09-13 Priority to US11/226,057 priority Critical patent/US20060066569A1/en
2005-09-13 Priority to US11/226,057 priority
2006-09-13 Application filed by 英默森公司 filed Critical 英默森公司
2006-09-13 Priority to CN 200680041474 priority patent/CN101305416B/en
2006-09-13 Priority to CN200680041474.42006.09.13 priority
2011-05-11 Publication of CN102053705A publication Critical patent/CN102053705A/en
2015-11-25 Publication of CN102053705B publication Critical patent/CN102053705B/en
Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized 'haptic messaging' to users of handheld communication devices in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, a method of providing haptic messaging to a hand communication device includes: associating an input signal with an event; determining a source of the event and selecting the control signal based on the determination; and outputting a control signal to an actuator coupled to the hand communication device. The control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the event. An event in the above may be a user interface navigation event.
向手持通信设备提供触觉消息收发的方法和系统 Providing haptic messaging to a method and system for handheld communication devices
[0001] 本分案申请是基于申请号为200680041474. 4 (国际申请号为PCT/ US2006/035644)，申请日为2006年9月13日，发明名称为“向手持通信设备提供触觉消息收发的方法和系统”的中国专利申请的分案申请。 [0001] This sub-case of application is based on application No. 200680041474.4 (International Application No. PCT / US2006 / 035644), filed September 13, 2006, entitled "to provide haptic messaging to the handheld communication device divisional methods and systems, "the Chinese patent filed. 技术领域 FIELD
[0002] 本发明一般涉及触觉（haptic)反馈系统。 [0002] The present invention relates generally to haptic (Haptic) feedback system. 更具体地说，本发明的实施例涉及在各种应用中使用定制的触觉效果向手持通信设备的用户传达信息。 More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relates to the use in various applications customized haptic effects to convey information to users of handheld communication devices. 背景技术 Background technique
[0003] 随着手持通信设备成为日常生活的一部分，设备制造商和服务提供商努力增强这种设备的通用性和性能。 [0003] With the hand-held communication devices become part of everyday life, device manufacturers and service providers strive to enhance the versatility and performance of such devices.
[0004] 当接收到到来的消息，比如话音呼叫和电子邮件时，现有技术中的手持通信设备(例如，移动电话，寻呼机，个人数字助理（PDA)等等）一般使用听觉和视觉提示来提醒用户。 [0004] Upon receiving the incoming message, such as voice calls and emails, handheld communication devices (e.g., mobile telephones, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDA), etc.) is generally used in the prior art auditory and visual cues to alert the user. 但是，这种听觉和视觉提醒具有在一些情况下（例如在驾驶期间）使人分心，或者在其它情况下（例如在会议或音乐会中）令人讨厌的缺点。 However, this has the disadvantage of auditory and visual alert (eg while driving) distracting, or in other cases (such as in a conference or concert) annoying in some cases. 同样地，在其它情况下，比如喧闹环境中（例如在酒馆或者人群中），或者当呼叫被中断，但是用户继续讲话而未意识到没有任何人仍在接听时，这样的听觉和视觉提醒并不足够。 Likewise, in other cases, such as noisy environments (for example, in the pub or the crowd), or when the call is interrupted, but users continue to speak without realizing that people are still without any answer, so audible and visual reminders and insufficient.
[0005] 尽管在一些通信设备，比如蜂窝电话中可以采用振动提醒，不过按照已知的现有技术，这样的振动效果不能按照应用来定制或者个性化，从而几乎不能向用户传达信息。 [0005] While in some communication devices such as cellular telephones vibrating alert may be employed, but in accordance with known prior art, the effect of such vibrations can not be customized or personalized according to applications, thereby hardly convey information to the user. 于是，需要一种新的按照个性化方式同手持通信设备的用户传递信息的感觉形态。 Thus, a need for a new personalized manner according to the handheld communication device with a user information transmitting sensory modalities.
[0006] 当接收到消息和内容时，通过区分消息和内容的优先次序，对消息和内容分类或者突出消息和内容，这样的感觉形态会帮助克服通信干扰。 [0006] Upon receiving the message and content, and by prioritizing the message content, message and message content and content category or projection, this will help to overcome the sensory modalities communication interference. 由于更灵活、更准确和更快速， 这样的感觉形态可向移动电话用户提供对他们的手持机和通信的更好控制。 Due to more flexible, more accurate and faster, this sensory modalities can provide better control over their handsets and communications to mobile phone users.
[0007] 此外，加入触觉会增强用户体验的真实性。 [0007] In addition, the added touch will enhance the authenticity of the user experience. 触觉统一空间感觉；在大千世界里导航你的道路的那些感觉-视觉、听觉和触觉。 Unified space tactile feel; those feeling your way in the wider world in navigation - visual, auditory and tactile. 触觉在毫秒内产生反射-速率响应（reflex-rate response)，并且提供视觉和听觉一起都不能替代的完全性。 The haptic reflection within milliseconds - response rate (reflex-rate response), and together provide complete visual and audio can not be replaced. 总之，触觉使体验确实是个人所有的。 In short, the experience is really personal touch of all. 发明内容 SUMMARY
[0008] 本发明的实施例涉及在各种应用和环境中，向手持通信设备的用户提供定制的“触觉消息收发”的方法和系统。 [0008] Embodiments of the invention relate to various applications and environments, providing customized "haptic messaging" method and system for a user of a handheld communications device.
[0009] 在一个实施例中，向手持通信设备提供触觉消息收发的方法包括：使输入信号与事件相关联；向与手持通信设备耦接的执行器（actuator)输出控制信号，所述控制信号被配置成使执行器输出与事件关联的触觉效果。 [0009] In one embodiment, providing haptic messaging to a handheld communication device comprising: an input signal associated with the event; the handheld communication device coupled to the actuator (Actuator) outputs a control signal, said control signal is configured to output a haptic effect associated with the execution of the event.
[0010] 在另一实施例中，向手持通信设备提供触觉消息收发的方法包括：接收与状态事件关联的输入信号；在收到输入信号之后的规定时间，向与手持通信设备耦接的执行器输出控制信号，所述控制信号被配置成使执行器输出与所述状态事件关联的触觉效果。 [0010] In another embodiment, providing haptic messaging to a handheld communication device comprising: receiving an input signal associated with a status event; at a predetermined time after the receipt of an input signal, to perform handheld communication devices coupled output control signal, the control signal is configured to cause the actuator output event associated with the state of the haptic effect.
[0011] 在另一实施例中，在感兴趣事件和对应触觉效果之间的映射方法包括：向用户提供多种触觉效果；允许用户将触觉效果与一个或多个感兴趣事件关联起来；将在各种感兴趣事件和对应的触觉效果之间产生的映射编辑成可保存在存储器中的触觉查寻表。 [0011] In another embodiment, a method for mapping between an event of interest and a corresponding haptic effect comprising: providing a plurality of haptic effects to a user; allows the user to associate haptic effects with one or more events of interest; and between various events of interest and corresponding haptic effects generate haptic mapping editor to be stored in a memory lookup table.
[0012] 下面陈述本发明的实施例的其它细节和优点。 [0012] Further details and advantages of embodiments of the invention are set forth below. 附图说明 BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0013] 当参考附图阅读下面的详细说明时，可更好地理解本发明的这些和其它特征、方面和优点，其中： [0013] When reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, may be better understood and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention, wherein:
[0014] 图1是按照本发明的一个实施例的触摸式手持通信设备的方框图。 [0014] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a touch handheld communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] 图2是描述按照本发明的一个实施例，利用定制的触觉效果向手持通信设备的用户传达信息的方法的流程图。 [0015] FIG. 2 is a description of an embodiment according to the present invention, using a custom haptic effect flowchart of a method of communicating information to a user of the handheld communication device.
[0016] 图3是描述按照本发明的一个实施例，利用触觉标志使信息与手持通信设备的用户相关联的方法的流程图。 A flowchart of a method associated with the user [0016] FIG. 3 is a description of an embodiment according to the present invention, a tactile information that the flag handheld communication device.
[0017] 图4是描述按照本发明的一个实施例，以触觉方式编码通信信号的方法的流程图。 [0017] FIG. 4 is described in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method for encoding a communication signal in a tactile manner. FIG.
[0018] 图5是描述按照本发明的一个实施例，向手持通信设备的用户提供触觉消息收发的方法的流程图。 A flowchart of a method of [0018] FIG. 5 is described according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a haptic messaging to users of handheld communication devices.
[0019] 图6是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例，提供交互式虚拟触觉的方法的流程图。 [0019] FIG. 6 is an illustration of an embodiment according to the present invention, there is provided an interactive flowchart of a method of the haptics.
[0020] 图7是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例，利用手持通信设备进行聊天会话的方法的流程图。 [0020] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment according to the present invention, a flowchart of a method of the chat session using handheld communication devices perform.
[0021] 图8是描述按照本发明的一个实施例，使用触觉效果关联导航信息的方法的流程图。 [0021] FIG. 8 is a description of an embodiment according to the present invention, a flowchart of a method of haptic effect associated with the use of navigation information.
[0022] 图9是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例，向遥控器提供触觉效果的方法的流程图。 [0022] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method according to one embodiment, there is provided a haptic effect to the remote controller of the present invention is illustrated.
[0023] 图IOA是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例的滚动用户界面导航事件的图。 [0023] FIG IOA is a diagram illustrating the user interface navigation event of scrolling in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] 图IOB是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例的到达列表的末端的用户界面导航事件的图。 [0024] FIG IOB is a diagram illustrating the user interface navigation event of reaching the end of the list in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] 图IOC是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例的绕回列表的开头的用户界面导航事件的图。 [0025] FIG. IOC is a diagram illustrating the user interface navigation event wraparound beginning of the list according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] 图IOD是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例的从列表选择菜单项的用户界面导航事件的图。 [0026] FIG IOD is a diagram illustrating selecting a menu item from a list of user interface navigation event in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] 图IOE是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例的选择图标的用户界面导航事件的图。 [0027] FIG IOE is a diagram illustrating the user interface navigation event of selecting an icon in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] 图IOF是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例的选择喜爱的菜单项的用户界面导航事件的图。 [0028] FIG IOF is a diagram illustrating an example of selecting a user interface navigation event favorite menu item in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] 图IOG是图解说明诸如knd和End之类专用按钮的使用的图。 [0029] FIG IOG is a diagram illustrating the use of such knd and End of a dedicated button or the like. 具体实施方式 Detailed ways
[0030] 在下面的说明中描述的实施例是作为举例说明本发明的一般原理的示例提供的， 不应被解释成以任何方式限制本发明的范围。 [0030] In the embodiments described in the following description as an example to illustrate the general principles of the present invention is provided, it should not be construed as limiting the invention in any way. 受益于本公开的本领域普通技术人员还会认识到可以在此做出各种变化和修改，而不会脱离本发明的原理和范围。 The benefit of this disclosure by those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that this can make various changes and modifications without departing from the principles and scope of the invention.
[0031] 图1描述包括根据本发明的一个实施例的设备100的手持通信系统的方框图。 [0031] FIG. 1 depicts a block diagram of the handheld communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a device 100. 要认识到出于举例说明的目的示意表示了各个部件，并未按比例绘制所述各个部件。 For purposes of illustration will be appreciated that the various components schematically represented, not drawn to scale the respective member. 另外要认识到存在实践本发明的多种备选方式。 Also to be appreciated that various alternatives exist for practicing the invention. 因此，可做出各种变化和修改，而不脱离本发明的原理和范围。 Thus, various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the principles and scope of the invention.
[0032] 设备100包括设备机身，所述设备机身包括外壳110和用户接口112 ；处理器120 ； 与处理器120通信的至少一个执行器130 ；和与处理器120通信的存储器140。 [0032] The device 100 includes a device body, the device comprising a housing body 110 and a user interface 112; 120 processor; at least one actuator 120 in communication with the processor 130; and a memory in communication with the processor 120 140. 设备100还包括与处理器120通信的天线150和收发器160。 Apparatus 100 further includes a communication processor 120 and the antenna 150 and transceiver 160. 另外，设备100包括与处理器120通信的显示模块170和音频模块180。 Further, the apparatus 100 includes a communication processor 120 and the display module 170 and the audio module 180. 显示模块170例如可包括液晶装置。 The display module 170 may comprise, for example, a liquid crystal device. 音频装置180例如可包括扬声器、麦克风等等。 For example, an audio device 180 may include a speaker, a microphone and the like.
[0033] 对于图1的实施例中的举例说明来说，处理器120、执行器130和存储器140被表示成封闭在设备机身内，并与设备机身连接在一起。 [0033] For the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the processor 120, the actuator 130 and the memory 140 is shown as enclosed within the device body, and connected to the device body. 不过，这样的举例说明不应被解释成以任何方式限制本发明的范围。 However, such illustration should not be construed as limiting the invention in any way. 在备选实施例中，执行器130可连接在外壳110的外部，或者借助适当的机制嵌入外壳110中。 In alternative embodiments, the actuator 130 may be connected outside the housing 110, or by means of appropriate mechanisms embedded in the housing 110. 此外，用户接口112可包括一个或多个用户接口组件。 In addition, user interface 112 may include one or more user interface components. 这里使用的用户接口组件包括（但不限于）具有一个或多个按键的小键盘，一个或多个按钮，触摸屏或触控板，滚轮，方向板，跟踪球，旋钮，小型操纵杆，或者本领域中已知的其它用户接口装置。 The user interface assembly for use herein include (but are not limited to) one or more keys of a keypad, one or more buttons, a touch screen or touch pad, a jog wheel, a direction pad, a trackball, a knob, a small joystick, or the present other user interface devices known in the art.
[0034] 设备100还包括与操作系统195 —起工作的API (应用程序接口）190。 [0034] The apparatus 100 further includes an operating system 195 - API (Application Program Interface) 190 from work. 设备驱动器（未示出）可随意提供操作系统195和处理器120之间的接口。 Device driver (not shown) can easily provide the operating system 195 and the processor interface 120 between.
[0035] 设备100的存储器140保存程序代码，所述程序代码包括使处理器120执行各种任务的指令。 The memory [0035] 140 of the device 100 to hold program code, the program code comprising instructions cause processor 120 to perform various tasks. 下面的说明提供一些示例。 The following description provides some examples.
[0036] 图2示出了描述按照本发明的一个实施例，利用定制的触觉效果向手持通信设备的用户传达信息的方法的流程图200。 Flowchart 200 [0036] FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in accordance with one embodiment described in the present invention, the use of customized haptic effects to convey information to users of handheld communication devices method. 在步骤210，接收与事件关联的输入信号。 In the step of receiving the input signal 210 associated with the event. 在步骤220，确定事件的来源，并根据确定结果选择控制信号。 In step 220, determine the source of the event, and the selection control signal according to the determination result. 在步骤230，向与手持通信设备（这种设备的实施例参见图1)耦接的执行器输出控制信号。 In step 230, the control signal with a handheld communication device (example of such a device see FIG. 1) coupled to the actuator output. 控制信号被配置成使执行器输出与事件关联的触觉效果。 Control signal is configured to cause the output of the haptic effect associated with the execution of the event.
[0037] 此外，在步骤M0，提供一批触觉效果，每种触觉效果与一个控制信号关联。 [0037] Further, at step M0, providing a number of haptic effects, each haptic effect associated with a control signal. 例如， 图1的存储器140可保存程序代码，所述程序代码包括产生用于呈现对应的触觉效果的控制信号（每个控制信号由不同的波形表征）。 For example, the memory 140 of FIG. 1 can be stored a program code, the program code comprises generating a control signal for rendering a haptic effect corresponding to the (each control signal characterized by a different waveforms). 触觉效果（连同关联的控制信号）也可从远程信源，比如服务提供商、网络资源、Web服务器、远程手持通信设备或计算机下载或传送。 Tactile effects (along with associated control signal) can be far from Cheng Xinyuan, such as service providers, network resources, Web servers, remote handheld communication device or computer to download or transfer. 这种下载或传送的触觉效果可被进一步编辑或修改。 Such downloaded or transmitted haptic effects can be further edited or modified. 设想用于手持通信设备的第三方应用可使用户能够购买和下载另外的触觉效果，以及编辑和修改该触觉效果。 Third-party applications envisaged for handheld communications devices enable users to purchase and download additional haptic effects, and edit and modify the tactile effects. 也可以捆绑包的形式提供触觉效果，所述捆绑包还包括视觉效果和音频效果，所述视觉效果和音频效果可被配置成与触觉效果同步，也可不被配置成与触觉效果同步。 Packet bundle may be provided in the form of a haptic effect, the bundle further includes visual effects and audio effects, the visual effects and audio effects may be configured to be synchronized with the haptic effect may not be configured to be synchronized with the haptic effect.
[0038] 在步骤250，接收感兴趣的事件和保存的触觉效果之一之间的映射。 [0038] The mapping between the event of interest received one haptic effect in step 250 and stored. 例如，图1的存储器140还可保存使用户能够将感兴趣的事件映射到通过API 190经用户接口112提供的触觉效果之一，这里可依据其来源识别所述事件。 For example, the memory 140 of FIG. 1 can also be saved to enable a user to an event of interest to be mapped to one of the haptic effect provided via the user interface 112 through API 190, where the source can be identified based on the event. 在步骤沈0，在各个感兴趣的事件和对应的触觉效果之间产生的一对一映射被编辑成触觉查寻表，所述触觉查寻表可被保存在图1的存储器140中。 In step 0, one mapping between various events of interest and corresponding haptic effects generated by the haptic Shen is compiled into a lookup table, the lookup table memory haptic can be stored in 140 of FIG. 1.
[0039] 在图2的实施例中，术语“选择”包括（但不限于）根据来源确定结果，查寻感兴趣的事件和对应的触觉效果之间的预定映射，和选择或产生控制信号，所述控制信号被配置成呈现与所述事件（例如，当被应用于执行器时）关联的所需触觉效果。 [0039] In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the term "selection" includes (but is not limited to a) determine a result based source, the predetermined mapping between the event of interest and the search for the corresponding haptic effects, and selecting or generating a control signal, the said control signal is configured to present to the event (e.g., when applied to the actuator) associated with the desired haptic effect. 可根据上面提及的触觉查寻表做出选择。 The haptic may be made to the lookup table selected according to the above-mentioned. 在一个实施例中，输入信号可包括与通过图1的天线150和收发器160接收的呼叫事件，比如语音呼叫，电子邮件，或者文本消息或多媒体消息关联的通信信号。 In one embodiment, the input signal may include a call received event 160 of FIG. 1 by the antenna 150 and transceiver, such as a voice call, e-mail communication signal, or a text message or a multimedia message is associated. 呼叫事件的“来源”可与明确地识别或表征呼叫事件的特征关联，比如呼叫者的电话号码，发件人的电子邮件地址，与到来的消息关联的图形特征或图标，等等。 "Source" event can call explicitly identify or characterize the associated features of call events, such as the caller's telephone number, the sender's e-mail address, and the arrival of graphical features or icons associated with the message, and so on.
[0040] 按照本发明的另一实施例，输入信号可与特定于用户的无线服务运营商或者无线服务计划的服务运营商事件关联。 [0040] According to another embodiment of the present invention, an event-related input signal may be a wireless service provider to a specific user or wireless service plan of the service provider. 服务运营商事件的通知是用来帮助用户管理电话呼叫的。 Event notification service operators are used to help users manage telephone calls. 服务运营商事件包括服务区的进入，弱载波信号，按照移动服务计划分配的时间增量的消逝，漫游提示，手持通信设备的接通电源和手持通信设备的切断电源。 Service operators to enter the event, including the service area, weak carrier signal, the passage of time increment allocated in accordance with the mobile service plans, roaming tips, power and hand-held communication devices cut off power handheld communications devices.
[0041] 某些服务运营商事件可能取决于用户与其服务运营商的网络的地理覆盖范围有关的地方。 [0041] Some service providers may depend on events related to the geographic coverage of the network of service users and their operator's place. 按照本实施例的一个示例，当他进入其服务运营商的服务区时，当他收到一定强度的信号时，或者当他离开其服务运营商的服务区时，旅行用户会感觉到特定的触觉效果。 According to an exemplary embodiment of the present embodiment, when he enters its service area of ​​the service provider, when he receives a signal of a certain strength or when he leaves his service provider's service area, the user may feel a particular travel tactile effects. 这样的通知告知用户他何时能够发出或接收呼叫，电子邮件，SMS消息等。 This notice informs the user when he will be able to make or receive calls, emails, SMS messages and so on. 当在服务运营商网络之外时，用户可能正在漫游，或者使用被访问网络。 When the outside service provider network, the user may roam, or use the visited network. 被访问网络的使用可能取决于他的服务运营商和被访问网络之间的漫游协议。 Is used to access the network may depend on his roaming agreements between the service operator and the visited network. 就许多服务计划来说，漫游电话呼叫产生额外的费用，于是，用户可能希望收到向他告知这种漫游的触觉效果。 For many service plan, a roaming phone call additional costs, so the user may wish to receive a haptic effect to inform him of this tour. 按照本实施例的另一示例，当用户用完按照其服务计划的一定的时间增量时，他会感觉到特定的触觉效果。 According to another exemplary embodiment of the present embodiment, when the user runs out of its service plan according to a certain time increment, he will feel a particular haptic effect. 这样的通知帮助用户始终留意他的蜂窝电话使用，以及他正在发生的服务费用。 Such notification help users always pay attention to his cellular phone use, as well as the cost of his services is taking place.
[0042] 按照本实施例的另一示例，当用户接通手持通信设备的电源或者切断手持通信设备的电源时，用户会感觉到特定于该用户的服务运营商的特殊触觉效果。 [0042] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present embodiment, when the user turns on the power of the handheld communication device or a handheld communication device is power off, the user may feel specific to the user's service provider special haptic effect.
[0043] 服务运营商事件的“来源”可与用户的服务运营商，或者和服务运营商关联的图形特征、图标或标志相关联。 Graphics features "source" [0043] service provider events can be associated with the user's service provider, or service operators, icons or logos associated.
[0044] 按照本发明的另一实施例，输入信号可与连接事件，比如外发电子邮件的发送，外发SMS消息的发送，中断的呼叫，连接的呼叫，当与某一呼叫连接时时间增量的消逝，按键通话就绪提示，按键通话接收提示，和线路忙按键通话提示关联。 [0044] embodiment, the input signal may be connected to the event in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, such as the outgoing e-mail, sending SMS messages outgoing, the call interrupt, call connection when a call connection time incremental fade away, ready prompts push to talk, push to talk receiving tips, and the line is busy buttons call alert association. 连接事件取决于用户与服务网络的连接状态。 Connection event depends on the connection status of the user and service network.
[0045] 按键通话（PTT)是一种类似于“步话机”工作的双向通信服务。 [0045] The push to talk (PTT) is similar to a "walkie-talkie" service work bidirectional communication. 普通的蜂窝电话呼叫是全双工的，意味着双方能够同时相互听见。 Ordinary cellular telephone call is full duplex, meaning that the two sides can hear each other simultaneously. PTT是半双工的，意味着在任意指定时刻， 通信只能沿一个方向行进。 PTT is half-duplex, meaning that at any given time, communication can only travel in one direction. 为了控制哪个人能够说话和被听到，PTT要求说话的人在说话的时候按下按钮，在说完之后释放该按钮。 In order to control what people can speak and be heard, PTT requires the person speaking when speaking press the button, release the button after the finish. 收听者随后按下他们的按钮以应答。 The listener then presses their button to answer. 这样，系统知道信号应沿哪个方向传播。 Thus, the system knows which direction the signal should be spread.
[0046] 按键通话就绪提示通知用户系统为其通话作好准备。 [0046] PTT Ready hint informs the user system ready for the call. 按键通话接收提示将收到的按键通话呼叫通知用户。 Receiving a push to talk PTT call announcement prompts the user will receive. 按键通话繁忙提示通知发出按键通话呼叫的用户，接收者的线路繁忙。 PTT busy notification prompts the user of the PTT call, the recipient's line is busy. [0047] 连接事件的来源可与明确地识别或表征连接事件的特征，比如另一方的电话号码，或者接收者的电子邮件地址关联。 Source [0047] connection event may be unambiguously connected event identification or to characterize features, such as the telephone number of the other party, or the recipient's e-mail address associated.
[0048] 按照本发明的另一实施例，输入信号可与用户接口导航事件，比如滚动，到达列表的底部，绕回列表的第一项，选择列表上的某一项，选择指定为收藏选项的某一项，或者专用按键的使用关联。 [0048] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the input signal may be a user interface navigation event, for example scrolling, reaching the bottom of the list, the first item of the list wrap around, select an item on the list, select the option designated as favorites one, or used in association with a private key.
[0049] 作为本实施例的一个示例，在图IOA中，用户按下向下键，从而导航于列表菜单中的下一项。 [0049] As one example of the present embodiment, in FIG IOA, the user presses the down key to navigate to the next item in the menu list. 用户感觉到柔和的一次冲击效果，指示菜单项内的简单移动。 Users feel soft a shock effect, indicating simple movement within a menu item. 用户导航到列表的底部，并按下向下键。 The user navigates to the bottom of the list, and pressing the down button. 由于这是最后一项，因此视觉突出显示并不变化。 Since this is the last one, so the visual changes are not highlighted.
[0050] 在图IOB中，用户感觉到两次冲击效果，通知他们列表中没有更多的项目。 [0050] In Figure IOB, the user feels the impact of the two effects, informing them that no more items in the list. 在列表的顶部应感觉到相同的效果。 In the top of the list should feel the same effect. 表2 ：典型用户接口导航事件和相关触觉效果的示例。 Typical examples of user interface navigation event and related tactile effects: Table 2.
[0051] 在图IOC中，列表中的最后一项被突出显示，用户按下向下键，从而绕回到列表中的第一项。 [0051] In FIG IOC, the last item in the list is highlighted, the user presses the down key to entering the first item in the list. 用户感觉到强烈的一次冲击效果。 Users feel a strong impact. 当沿另一方向（从第一项到最后一项）绕回时，应感觉到相同的效果。 When the other direction around the back (from the first to the last one), the same effect should be felt.
[0052] 在图IOD中，用户按下OK按钮，从列表中选择突出显示的项目。 [0052] In FIG IOD, the user presses the OK button to select a highlighted item from the list. 用户感觉到快速的脉动，指示该项目被成功选择。 Users quickly feel the pulse, indicating that the project was successfully selected.
[0053] 在图IOE中，用户按下OK按钮选择突出显示的图标。 [0053] In FIG IOE, the user presses the OK button to select the highlighted icon. 用户感觉到快速的脉动，指示该图标被成功选择。 Users quickly feel the pulse, indicating that the icon was successfully selected.
[0054] 在图IOF中，当滚动到列表中的某些项目时，通过表现独特的触觉效果而不是一次冲击，所述某些项目可被强调。 [0054] In FIG IOF, when the scroll to certain items in the list, some of the items may be emphasized by expressing a unique haptic effect instead of a shock. 在本例中，Kathy是收藏选项。 In this case, Kathy is a collection of options. 由于当突出显示Kathy时， 会感到独特的触觉效果，因此用户能够滚动和选择该收藏选项，而不查看显示画面。 Since the time when highlighting Kathy, you will feel unique haptic effects, so users can scroll and select the Favorites option, without viewing the display screen.
[0055] 在图IOG中，诸如knd和End之类的专用按键可具有与它们关联的确认按钮按下的特定触觉导航效果。 [0055] In FIG IOG, such knd End and such a dedicated key may have a specific haptic navigation effect associated with them confirmation button pressed. 不具有专用功能的按键不应直接触发VibeTonz导航效果。 Key having a dedicated function should not directly trigger VibeTonz navigation results. 相反，导航效果应以应用中的按钮按下的背景为基础，以避免干扰其它应用。 Instead, the navigation effect should be applied to the button is pressed the basis of the background to avoid interfering with other applications.
[0056] 创建收藏选项（包括用户手动标记的项目和应用可编程地分类为收藏选项的项目）的可能性有多种。 [0056] There are several possibilities to create a collection of options (including user manual tagging projects and applications programmable classified as project collection options) of. 编程创建的收藏选项的一个示例可以是增强联系人应用，其中字母表的每个字母的第一个联系人被标记成收藏选项。 An example of the collection of program options can be created to enhance the contacts application, first contact each letter of the alphabet which are marked as favorites option. 这样，当用户滚动按字母顺序排列的列表时，他会感觉到他现在已到达以“B”开始的部分，随后是以“C”开始的部分，等等。 In this way, when users scroll through the list in alphabetical order, he will feel he has reached the section to "B" to start, and then is the beginning of the section "C", and so on.
[0057] 用户接口导航事件的来源可与被导航的介质（例如，菜单或列表的种类），被选择的项目的类型（例如“Mark”v. "Kathy")，或者使用专用按键的结果（例如knd v. Save) 关联。 [0057] The source of the user interface navigation event may be a navigation medium (e.g., the type of menu or list), the type of the selected item (e.g., "Mark" v. "Kathy"), or by using the results of a dedicated key ( e.g. knd v. Save) association.
[0058] 按照本发明的另一实施例，输入信号可与提醒事件关联，所述提醒事件可以是手持通信设备上的自生消息，所述自生消息用作预先计划的活动（例如约会或会议）的提醒。 [0058] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the input signal may be associated with an event reminder, the reminder may be a hand-held self-generated event message on a communication device, as the autogenous preplanned event message (e.g., an appointment or meeting) reminder. 这种情况下的来源可与预先计划的活动的类型（例如，商务会议vs.饭店预约），或者预先计划的活动的发生时间关联。 Time occurrence associated with the source in this case may be a pre-planned activity type (for example, business meetings vs. hotel reservation), or pre-planned activities.
[0059] 按照本发明的一个实施例，输入信号可包括与手持通信设备功率特征（power signature)事件关联的通信信号。 [0059] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input signal may include a communication signal associated with a handheld communication device power signature (power signature) event.
[0060] 按照本发明的另一实施例，输入信号可包括与状态事件，例如通过图1的天线150 和收发器160接收的状态事件关联的通信信号。 [0060] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the input signal may include a communication signal associated with the event and state events, such as 160 received by the antenna 150 of FIG. 1 and a transceiver state. 状态事件的示例包括（但不限于）：广告(例如，销售）事件，一对一营销事件，商业交易事件，股票交易事件，天气预报事件，体育(或比赛）事件，娱乐事件，和紧急情况（例如，911)事件。 Examples of the state of events include (but are not limited to): advertising (eg, sales) events, one to one marketing events, business transaction events, stock trading events, weather events, sport (or game) events, entertainment events, and emergencies (eg, 911) event. 在这种情况下，来源可与明确地识别发送者和/或情况事件的本质的特征关联，例如用户的股票经纪的电话号码，用户最喜欢的商店的电子邮件地址，与用户喜欢的电视台或广播电台相关的标志等等。 In this case, the source can be clearly identified and associated features the sender and / or the nature of the case of an event, such as a user stockbroker phone number, the user's favorite store e-mail addresses, and user favorite TV station or radio-related signs and so on.
[0061] 按照本发明的再一实施例，感兴趣的事件可伴随有截然不同的触觉效果，或者重叠的触觉效果，向用户传达定制的信息，比如“谁在呼叫”，“正在发生什么”等等。 Haptic effect [0061] in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the event of interest may be accompanied by a distinct haptic effect, or overlapping, to convey customized information, such as "who is calling", "what is happening" and many more. 还可允许用户更新触觉查寻表，例如，包括新的事件，和/或修改现有的感兴趣事件和对应的触觉效果之间的映射。 Also allow the user to update the haptic lookup table, e.g., including new events, and / or modify the mappings between the existing events of interest and corresponding haptic effects.
[0062] 此外，能够向其来源未知的任何到来的信号事件分配特定的触觉效果，以便提示用户所述到来的消息来自于无法识别的发送者。 [0062] Further, any incoming signal event can be of unknown origin to its assigned a specific haptic effect in order to prompt the user of the incoming message from the sender does not recognize.
[0063] 这里使用的术语“手持通信设备”包括（但不限于）诸如蜂窝电话或卫星电话之类的移动电话，个人数字助理（PDA)，无绳电话，寻呼机，双向无线电设备，手持或便携式计算机，游戏控制台控制器，个人游戏设备，MP3播放器，或者本领域中已知的具备通信或连网能力的其它个人电子设备。 [0063] The term used herein "handheld communication device" includes (but is not limited to) such as cellular telephones or satellite telephones, mobile telephones, personal digital assistant (PDA), cordless phones, pagers, two-way radios, hand held or portable computers , a game console controller, a personal gaming device, MP3 player, or others known in the art personal electronic device includes a communication or networking capabilities.
[0064] 按照本发明的一个实施例，上面提及的触觉效果可被用作触觉振铃器（haptic ringer)(例如，听觉手机铃音的配对物），所述触觉振铃器被定制或者个性化，以便向用户传达关于各种感兴趣事件的信息。 [0064] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned effects can be used as haptic ringer tactile (haptic ringer) (e.g., counterpart auditory ring tones), the haptic ringer be customized or personalized, in order to convey information about the various events of interest to the user. 例如，与来自所爱之人（例如用户的配偶）的呼叫关联的触觉振铃器可包括给予用户柔和感觉的低幅、高频振动。 For example, associated with the call from the loved one (e.g., the user's spouse) of the haptic ringer may include a low amplitude, high frequency vibration is given to the user a soft feeling. 相反，与紧急事件（例如911呼叫）关联的触觉振铃器可包括向用户给予冲击感的类似于摇晃的脉动。 In contrast, the emergency (eg 911 calls) associated haptic ringer may include pulsating similar to shaking to give a sense of the impact to the user.
[0065] 与传统的听觉手机铃音相反，在禁止外部听觉信号（例如，在会议或者音乐会期间），和/或在难以辨别听觉信号的地方（例如，在诸如机场之类的嘈杂环境中）的环境中， 上面提及的触觉效果（例如，触觉振铃器）可能更为可取。 [0065] with conventional auditory ring tones contrast, an external acoustic signal is prohibited (e.g., during the session or concert), and / or places difficult to distinguish auditory signals (e.g., in noisy environments such as in airports or the like ) environment, the above-mentioned haptic effects (e.g., haptic ringer) may be preferable. 在诸如驾驶之类的分散注意力的情况下，触觉振铃器更为适合，以致手持通信设备的用户能够使眼睛注意道路，而不必查看手持通信设备。 In the case of distracted driving, such as like, tactile ringer is more suitable, so that the handheld communications device user can make the eyes attention to the road, without having to view the handheld communications device. 此外，这样的触觉振铃器向用户传达定制的信息，以致用户知道“谁在呼叫”，“正在发生什么”等等，如同下面的示例进一步所示。 In addition, such tactile customized ringer convey information to the user, so the user knows "who is calling", "what is happening" and so on, as shown in the following example further.
[0066] 诸如移动电话之类的手持通信设备可被配置成允许用户将触觉信息或触觉代码包括在输出的通信信号中，其中该通信信号传递语音呼叫，电子邮件或者消息。 [0066] such as a mobile phone or the like handheld communication device may be configured to allow the user to haptic information or a haptic code is included in a communication signal outputted, wherein the communication signal transmitting voice calls, e-mail or message. 利用触觉信息对通信信号的编码可基于建立的方案或协议，和/或是基于每个系统的。 A tactile signal information encoded communication schemes or protocols may be based on established and / or on a per system. 触觉代码被配置成当通信信号被传给另一手持通信设备时，使触觉效果被输出。 The haptic code is configured to, when the communication signal is transmitted to another handheld communication device, that the haptic effect is output. 在一个实施例中，企业或组织都可与一个截然不同的触觉标志（例如，特定的振动模式）关联，并将他们的触觉标志包括在发给他们的客户的手持通信设备的各种消息中。 In one embodiment, the business or organization can be (e.g., a particular vibration pattern) associated with a distinct haptic logo, and their tactile markers include various messages sent to the handheld communication devices of their customers . 这样的触觉标志可以充当本领域中已知的常规标志的配对物。 Such signs may serve as conventional tactile marker known in the art counterpart. 还可按照这种方式传送上面提及的各种状态事件。 It may also transmit various status events mentioned above in this manner. 例如，商人可将其触觉标志包括在将传给其客户的手持通信设备的各种广告事件和商业交易事件中。 For example, a merchant may be included in various tactile signs advertising events and business transaction events will pass on to the customer's handheld communications device. 股票经纪（或经纪公司），电视台或广播电台，和营销/广告代理可类似地将他们的触觉标志包括在将传给用户的各种股票交易事件，天气预报事件，体育事件，娱乐事件和一对一营销事件中。 Stock broker (or broker), television and radio stations, and marketing / advertising agencies may similarly be their sense of touch pass flag is included in the user's various stock trading events, weather events, sporting events, entertainment events and a for a marketing event.
[0067] 图3是描述按照本发明的一个实施例，利用触觉标记使信息与手持通信设备的用户相关联的方法的流程图300。 A flowchart of a method associated with the user [0067] FIG. 3 is a description of an embodiment according to the present invention, so that a tactile marker information 300 and the handheld communication device. 在步骤310，手持通信设备接收输入信号，所述输入信号与某一状态事件关联。 In step 310, the handheld communication device receives an input signal, the input signal associated with a status event. 在步骤320，手持通信设备从输入信号中提取触觉代码，所述触觉代码与某一触觉标志关联。 At step 320, a haptic handheld communication device extracts the code from the input signal, the haptic code associated with a haptic logo. 在步骤330，手持通信设备提供与触觉标志关联的触觉效果。 Providing a haptic effect associated with the haptic logo in step 330, the handheld communication device. 步骤330可包括向与手持通信设备耦接的一个执行器提供控制信号，这里所述控制信号至少部分基于所述触觉代码，并被配置成使执行器输出触觉效果。 Step 330 may include providing a control signal to the handheld communication device coupled to an actuator, where the control signal at least in part on the haptic code and configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect.
[0068] 按照本发明的一个实施例，提取的触觉代码可被直接应用于所述执行器，以呈现所需的触觉效果。 [0068] The haptic codes according to one embodiment of the present invention, the extraction may be directly applied to the actuator, to render the desired haptic effect. 在另一实施例中，可按照预定的方案或协议配置触觉代码，例如，所述预定的方案或协议包括触觉代码（其中的一些可与一个或多个触觉标志关联）相对于呈现对应触觉效果的控制信号的表格。 In another embodiment, the haptic codes may be configured in accordance with a predetermined scheme or protocol, e.g., the predetermined scheme or protocol includes a haptic codes (some of which may be associated with a haptic logo or more) with respect to rendering the corresponding haptic effect the form of the control signal. 这样，手持通信设备中的处理器能够根据提取的触觉代码， 从所述表格查寻对应的控制信号，并将选择的控制信号输出给执行器，以便呈现所需的触觉效果。 Thus, the handheld communication device processor can haptic codes extracted from the lookup table corresponding to a control signal, and outputs the selected control signal to the actuator, so as to render the desired haptic effect.
[0069] 在图2或图3中图解说明的实施例中，手持通信设备（或触觉代码）可被编程，以致如应用中所需那样，立即输出触觉效果，或者在收到输入信号之后的规定时间输出触觉效果。 [0069] In the embodiment of FIG. 2 or 3 illustrated in FIG., The handheld communication device (or the haptic code) may be programmed as desired so as haptic effect is output immediately, or after the application receives input prescribed time to output a haptic effect. 触觉效果也可由其它事件的发生触发，或者与其它事件的发生同步。 The haptic effect is triggered by the occurrence of other events, or synchronized with the occurrence of other events.
[0070] 手持通信设备还可被配置成以致其一些用户接口组件（比如上面所述的那些接口组件）按照预定的方案或协议分别与一个触觉代码关联。 [0070] The handheld communication device may also be configured such that some of its user interface components (such as those described above interface components) respectively associated with a haptic codes according to a predetermined scheme or protocol. 在一个实施例中，这些触觉代码中的一些可与模拟表情或行为，例如“欢笑”、“傻笑”、“举手击掌”、“心跳”、“宠物呜呜声” 等等的触觉效果关联。 In a related embodiment, haptic effect, some expression may be analog or behavior of these tactile code, e.g., "laugh," "grinning", "high-five", "heartbeat", "Pet whining" or the like . 这允许通过按下或者操作这样的组件，在互动对话或者聊天会话中传送和体验触觉效果。 This allows the pressing operation of such components or, in the transmission and experience the haptic effect in the interactive conversation or a chat session.
[0071] 例如，假定用户A(这里命名为“Alice”）借助各自的移动电话参与和用户B(这里命名为“Bob”）的聊天会话。 [0071] For example, assume that a user A (here named "Alice") by means of respective mobile phone users participate and B (here named "Bob") in the chat session. 在一个实施例中，当Bob向Alice讲述一个笑话时，通过按下其移动电话上被分配以对应于欢笑感觉的触觉代码的按键，向Bob发送“欢笑”感觉，Alice 能够作出响应。 In one embodiment, when Bob tells Alice a joke to, by pressing a button is assigned to correspond to the tactile sensation laughter code on his mobile phone, transmits "laughter" sensation to Bob, Alice able to respond. 这导致信号从Alice的移动电话传给Bob的移动电话，对应的触觉效果被输出给Bob的移动电话（从而，Bob体验到对应的触觉效果）。 This results in a signal transmitted from the mobile phone Alice Bob's mobile phone, the corresponding haptic effect is output to Bob's mobile phone (so, Bob experience the haptic effect corresponding). 按照备选实施例，通过按下对应的用户接口组件，Alice可将触觉代码包括在将传给Bob的输出消息中（所述输出消息还可包含视频图像，比如Alice的移动电话拍摄的图片，和/或图形特征，比如模拟笑脸的字符图案）。 According to an alternative embodiment, by pressing the corresponding user interface components, Alice can include a haptic code is passed to the output of the message in Bob (the message may also comprise an output video image, such as images captured Alice's mobile telephone, and / or graphical features, such as an analog character pattern smiley face). 当该消息被传给诸如Bob的移动电话之类的远程设备时，触觉代码使触觉效果被输出。 When the message is transmitted to a remote device such as Bob's mobile phone or the like, the haptic code causes a haptic effect to be output. 按照一个实施例，触觉效果可与包含在消息中的视频图像的显示相互关联或者同步。 Displaying a video image in accordance with one embodiment, the haptic effect may be contained in the message correlating or synchronizing. 按照另一实施例，可按照与上面参考图3的实施例所述类似的方式实现基于触觉代码的触觉效果的产生。 According to another embodiment, may be implemented to generate a haptic effect based on the haptic code in accordance with the embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 3 in a similar manner.
[0072] 图4是图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例，触觉编码通信信号的方法的流程图400。 [0072] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a method of encoding a haptic communication signal 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 在步骤410，接收与用户接口组件的动作关联的输入信号。 In operation an input signal associated with step 410, receiving user interface assembly. 例如，输入信号可与Alice 按下或者操作特定的用户接口组件关联。 For example, input signal may be pressed or operatively associated with a particular user interface component Alice. 在步骤420，确定与该动作关联的触觉代码。 In step 420, the haptic code associated with the determined operation. 在步骤430，该触觉代码被包括在输出信号中，输出信号被发给远程手持通信设备。 In step 430, the haptic code is included in the output signal, the output signal is sent to a remote handheld communication device. 如上所述，输出信号还可包括消息，视频图像，和/或图形特征。 As described above, the output signal may also include a message, a video image, and / or graphical features.
[0073] 手持通信设备还可被配置成当（用户或者输入设备）产生与用户接口组件的接触时，触觉效果连同消息一起被输出。 [0073] The handheld communication device may also be configured such that when a contact (or a user input device) generates a user interface component, a haptic effect to be output together with the message. 图5描述图解说明按照本发明的一个实施例，能够与这种情况相关联的触觉消息的方法的流程图500。 FIG 5 illustrates an embodiment described in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a flowchart 500 of a method of haptic message can be associated with this case linked. 在流程图500的步骤510，手持通信设备接收输入信号。 In step 510 of flowchart 500, a handheld communication device receives an input signal. 在步骤520，手持通信设备输出与用户接口组件关联的请求，所述用户接口组件与手持通信设备耦接。 At 520, the request step associated handheld communication device outputs a user interface component, a user interface component coupled with the handheld communication device. 在步骤530，手持通信设备将与所述接触关联的控制信号提供给与手持通信设备耦接的执行器。 In step 530, the handheld communication device provided to the handheld communication device coupled to the actuator control signal associated with the contact. 控制信号被配置成使执行器输出与输入信号关联的触觉效果。 Control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the input signal. 步骤520可包括显示视觉效果，播放的听觉效果，和/或输出与众不同的触觉振铃器，所述触觉振铃器请求产生的与用户接口组件的接触。 Step 520 may include a display a visual effect, play sound effects, and / or a distinctive haptic ringer output, a tactile contact with a user interface component ringer request generation.
[0074] 按照一个实施例，图5中的输入信号可包括触觉代码，以及消息，视频图像和/或图形特征等。 [0074] According to one embodiment, the input signal of FIG. 5 may include a haptic code and a message, a video image and / or graphical features like. 例如，触觉代码可被配置成当包含在输入信号中的视频图像被显示时，使“拥抱”感觉被输出。 For example, the haptic code may be configured as an image contained in the input video signal is displayed when the "hug" feeling output. 输入信号还可包含指定当产生与特定用户接口组件（例如，#5按键）的接触时，输出到来的消息以及对应的触觉效果的规定或协议。 When the input signal may also comprise specified when brought into contact with a particular user interface components (e.g., button # 5), the output or incoming messages, and a predetermined haptic effect corresponding to the protocol. 另一方面，在输出到来的消息以及对应的触觉效果之前，手持通信设备可确定将被接触的用户接口组件。 On the other hand, the output before the arrival of a message and a corresponding haptic effect, the handheld communication device may determine that the user interface component to be contacted.
[0075] 按照另一实施例，图5的输入信号可与“虚拟触摸”关联，以模仿握手，“举手击掌”， “赞扬”，脉动或心跳感觉，宠物满意的感觉，或者与人类（和/或人-动物）互动关联的其它触摸感觉。 [0075] According to another embodiment, the input signal of FIG. 5 with "virtual touch" is associated, to mimic a handshake, "high-five", "praised", or heartbeat pulsating feeling, feeling of satisfaction pet or human ( other animals feel touch) interaction associated - and / or people. 在一种情况下，步骤510的输入信号可包括“虚拟触摸指示符”，根据所述“虚拟触摸指示符”，产生与特定用户接口组件接触的请求。 In one case, step 510 may comprise the input signal "virtual touch indicator", requesting contact with a particular user interface component of the "virtual touch indicator", generated according to. 虚拟触摸指示符可以采取触觉代码， 消息或者其它信息手段的形式。 Virtual touch indicator may take the form of tactile codes, messages or other information means. 步骤530的控制信号可以根据虚拟触摸指示符，与操作时的用户接口组件关联的触觉代码，或者其它预定方案来产生。 Step 530 may be a control signal based on the virtual touch indicator, associated with the user interface component at the time of operation of the tactile code, or other predetermined scheme to generate. 步骤510的输入信号还可包括虚拟触摸指示符，以及用于呈现所需触觉效果的虚拟触摸信号。 The input signal of step 510 may further include a virtual touch indicator, and a virtual touch signal for rendering the desired haptic effect. 这种情况下，步骤530的控制信号可以基于虚拟触摸信号。 In this case, the step of the control signal 530 may be based on the virtual touch signal.
[0076] 返回参见Alice和Bob之间的聊天会话，例如在他们的聊天会话结束时，Alice可能想向Bob发送“举手击掌”。 [0076] Referring back to the chat session between Alice and Bob, for example, at the end of their chat session, Alice may want to send a "high-five" to Bob. 她向Bob的移动电话发送一个信号，所述信号包括虚拟触摸指示符，所述虚拟触摸指示符又提示Bob接触与他的电话耦接的用户接口组件，比如方向板（例如，将他的手指放在方向板的各个按键上），小键盘，触摸屏，跟踪球，操纵杆等等的请求。 She sends to Bob's mobile phone a signal, said signal including a virtual touch indicator, the virtual touch indicator and prompts Bob contact with a user interface component coupled to his phone, such as the direction of plate (e.g., his finger each key on the direction of the plate), a keypad, a touch screen, a track ball, a joystick or the like requests. 呈现模拟“举手击掌”的触觉效果的控制信号可以和输入信号一起从Alice传送的与用户接口组件关联的触觉代码，和/或其它预定方案为基础。 Analog control signal exhibits "high-five" with the haptic effect may be based on the user interface component associated with a haptic code is transmitted Alice, and / or other predetermined scheme and the input signal.
[0077] 还可在手持通信设备的用户之间接合互动虚拟触摸，一个手持通信设备上的用户接口组件的操控可能基本实时地被传给另一手持通信设备并由其用户体验，反之亦然。 [0077] The user may also between handheld communication device engaging interactive virtual touch, a manipulation of the user interface components of the handheld communication device on a substantially real time may be transmitted to another handheld communication device by its user experience, and vice versa . 图6描述图解说明在本发明的一个实施例中，提供互动虚拟触摸的方法的流程图600。 In FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment described embodiment of the present invention, the method of flowchart 600 of an interactive virtual touch provided. 在所示的实施例中，在步骤610，手持通信设备首先接收包括虚拟触摸指示符的输入信号。 In the embodiment illustrated, at step 610, the handheld communication device first receives an input signal including a virtual touch indicator. 与众不同的触觉振铃器可伴随虚拟触摸指示符的到达，识别输入信号的发送者及其特性。 Distinctive haptic ringer may be accompanied reach the sender identification and characteristics of the input signal of the virtual touch indicator. 随后在步骤620，手持通信设备可执行任何必需的初始化，以便能够通信，步骤620还可包括在步骤625中请求和与手持通信设备耦接的特定用户接口组件的接触。 Then, in step 620, the handheld communication device may perform any necessary initialization to enable the communication, step 620 may also include a contact request in step 625 and the particular user interface component coupled with the handheld communications device is. 手持通信设备随后在步骤630接收与所需触觉效果关联的通信中的虚拟触摸信号。 Handheld communication device at step 630 then receives the desired communication signal associated with a virtual touch tactile effects. 在步骤640，通过将虚拟触摸信号应用于与用户接口组件耦接的执行器，手持通信设备提供触觉效果。 At step 640, a haptic effect provided by the virtual touch signal to the user interface component coupled to the actuator, a handheld communication device.
[0078] 按照一个实施例，虚拟触摸信号可与远程手持设备上的用户接口组件的操控关联，并且基本实时地被传送。 [0078] accordance with one embodiment, the virtual touch signal may be associated with a user control interface component on a remote handheld device and transmitted in substantially real time to be implemented. 通过按照类似的方式动作，接收端的用户可作出响应，以便模仿互动触摸。 By a similar operation manner, the receiving end user may respond to mimic the interactive touch. 可以使用向手持通信设备的用户传送虚拟触摸的任何方案。 You can use any program to users of handheld communication devices transmit a virtual touch.
[0079] 触觉效果还可被用于增强和补充在手持通信设备之间传递的信息内容。 [0079] The haptic effects may also be used to enhance and complement the information content communicated between handheld communication devices. 按照一个实施例，多个手持通信用户可通过他们的手持通信设备参与聊天会话。 According to one embodiment, a plurality of handheld communication users may participate in a chat session via their handheld communication devices. 用户都具有显示在其它手持通信设备上的图形表现或者虚拟形象（avatar)。 Users have display graphics performance on other hand-held communication devices or avatar (avatar). 这样的虚拟形象也可以触觉方式实现，从而他们的表情和/或行为伴随有对应的触觉效果，并由对应的触觉效果增强。 This avatar can also be achieved in a tactile manner, so that their expressions and / or behavior is accompanied by a corresponding haptic effect by corresponding haptic effect is enhanced. 图7 是描述按照本发明的一个实施例，利用手持通信设备实现聊天会话的方法的流程图700。 Figure 7 is a method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the use of handheld communication devices 700 implemented flowchart chat session. 在所示的实施例中，在步骤710，手持通信设备接收与聊天消息关联的输入信号。 In the embodiment illustrated, at step 710, handheld communication device receives an input signal associated with a chat message. 在步骤70， 手持通信设备显示与聊天消息关联的虚拟形象。 In step 70, the handheld communication device displays an avatar associated with the chat message. 在一个实施例中，所述虚拟形象可显示在图1的显示模块170上。 In one embodiment, the avatar may be displayed on the display module 170 in FIG. 1. 在步骤730，手持通信设备提供与聊天消息关联的触觉效果。 In step 730, the handheld communication device provides a haptic effect associated with the chat message. 步骤730可包括向与手持通信设备耦接的执行器输出控制信号，所述控制信号被配置成使执行器输出触觉效果。 Step 730 may include outputting a control signal to the actuator and coupled to the handheld communication device, the control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect. 按照一个实施例，触觉效果可与虚拟形象的表情或行为，例如欢笑或傻笑，哭泣，宠物呜呜声等相互关联。 According to one embodiment, the haptic effect may be the expression or behavior of the avatar, such as laughter or giggle, interrelated cry, a pet like whining.
[0080] 手持通信设备逐渐具备与全球定位系统（GPS)或者其它导航系统通信的导航能力。 [0080] gradually with the handheld communication device and a global positioning system (GPS) navigation capability, or other communication navigation system. 触觉效果也可被用于向手持通信设备的用户传达导航信息，比如位置和/或方向信息。 The haptic effects may also be used to convey navigation information to a user of a handheld communications device, such as the position and / or orientation information. 例如，图8表示描述按照本发明的一个实施例的触觉导航方法的流程图800。 For example, FIG. 8 shows a flowchart depicting a method of haptic navigation, according to an embodiment of the present invention 800. 流程图800公开在步骤810接收与手持通信设备的位置关联的输入信号；在步骤820确定手持通信设备相对于预定地点的位置；在步骤830提供与所述确定的结果关联的触觉效果。 Flowchart 800 discloses an input signal associated with a handheld communication device receives the position of the step 810; step 820 in determining the position of a handheld communication device relative to a predetermined location; providing a haptic effect at step 830 is associated with a result of the determination. 步骤830可包括向与手持通信设备耦接的执行器输出与所述确定的结果关联的控制信号，所述控制信号被配置成使执行器输出触觉效果。 Step 830 may comprise a control signal to the handheld communication device coupled to the output of the actuator associated with the determined result, the control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect. 此外，步骤810的输入信号可接收自GPS，数字罗盘，或者本领域中已知的其它导航系统。 Further, in step 810 the input signal may be received from GPS, a digital compass, or other navigation systems known in the art.
[0081] 按照一个实施例，触觉效果可与手持通信设备的位置和预定地点（这里称为“目的地”）之间的距离关联。 [0081] According to one embodiment, the haptic effect may be the position of the handheld communication device and the predetermined location (referred to herein as the "destination") associated with a distance between. 例如，触觉效果可包括具有一定幅度和频率的振动，其中所述幅度和频率至少之一随着离目的地的距离的减小而降低。 For example, the haptic effect may include a vibration having a constant amplitude and frequency, wherein at least one of the amplitude and the frequency decreases as the distance from the destination is lowered. 因此，触觉效果可被配置成传达所述距离的定量量度。 Thus, the haptic effect may be configured to convey a quantitative measure of the distance. 例如，触觉效果可包括一个或多个脉动或者震动感觉，所述脉动的数目正比于手持设备的位置和目的地之间的英里数。 For example, the haptic effect may include one or more pulsation or vibration sensation, is proportional to the number of pulsations miles between the position of the handheld device and the destination.
[0082] 上面说明的处理器（包括图1的处理器120)可包括能够处理输入，执行算法，和产生执行各种任务，比如上述那些任务所需的输出。 [0082] The processor described above (including processor 120 of FIG. 1) may include the ability to process the input, executing algorithms, and generating perform various tasks, such as those tasks required of the output. 这样的处理器/控制器可包括微处理器，专用集成电路（ASIC)，状态机等等。 Such processors / controllers may include a microprocessor, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), state machines and the like. 这样的处理器包括介质（包括图1的存储器140)， 或者可与所述介质通信。 Such processors include, media (including memory 140 of FIG. 1), or may be in communication with the medium. 这样的介质包括保存程序代码的计算机可读介质，当由处理器执行，所述程序代码使处理器执行这里描述的步骤。 Such storage media include a computer readable medium program code, when executed by a processor step, the program code causes the processor to perform the described herein. 计算机可读介质的实施例包括（但不限于）能够向处理器，例如web服务器中的处理器提供计算机可读指令的电子、光学、磁或者其它存储或传输装置。 Embodiments of computer-readable media include (but are not limited to) the processor can be, for example, a processor in a web server computer providing electronic, optical, magnetic, or other storage or transmission device-readable instructions. 恰当介质的其它示例包括（但不限于）软盘、CD-ROM、磁盘、存储芯片、R0M、RAM、ASIC、配置的处理器、所有的光学介质、所有的磁带或者其它磁性介质、或者计算机处理器能够读取的任何其它介质。 Other examples of appropriate media include (but are not limited to) a flexible disk, CD-ROM, magnetic disk, memory chip, R0M, RAM, ASIC, configured processor, all optical media, all magnetic tape or other magnetic media, or a computer processor any other medium that can be read. 另外，各种其它形式的计算机可读介质可以向计算机传送或运送指令，包括路由器、专用或公共网络、或者其它传输装置或通道。 In addition, various other forms of computer-readable media may transmit or transport instructions to a computer, including a router, private or public network, or other transmission device or channel.
[0083] 程序代码和与各种应用关联的相关应用程序可驻留在远程信源，比如网络资源， Web服务器，远程手持通信设备或者计算机上，所述程序代码和相关应用程序可定期地或预定地被传给或者下载给手持通信设备。 [0083] and a variety of program code associated with the application related to the application may reside on a remote source, such as network resources, Web server, a remote handheld communication device or computer, the program code and related applications may be periodically or predetermined be transmitted or downloaded to a handheld communication device. 触觉效果（以及相关的控制信号）也可下载或者传送自远程信源，如上所述。 Haptic effect (and associated control signals) can also be downloaded or transmitted from the remote source, as described above.
[0084] 上面说明的执行器（包括图1中所示的执行器130)可包括寻呼机电机，偏心旋转电机，谐波偏心旋转电机，音圈，螺线管，电阻执行器，压电执行器，电活性聚合物执行器，或者适合于产生触觉效果的其它类型的主动/被动执行器。 Actuator [0084] described above (including actuator 130 shown in FIG. 1) may comprise a pager motor, an eccentric rotating motor, a harmonic eccentric rotating motor, a voice coil, a solenoid, a resistive actuator, a piezoelectric actuator , electroactive polymer actuators, adapted to generate a haptic effect or other types of active / passive actuators. 美国专利No. 6429846和6424333 公开了和这些执行器中的一些有关的更多细节，这两件专利整体引为参考包含于此。 And U.S. Patent No. 6429846 and 6424333 disclose more details about some of these actuators, the two patents incorporated by reference herein entirety. 在一些实施例中，可在手持通信设备中实现一个或多个执行器，所述一个或多个执行器被配置成传递适当的触觉效果。 In some embodiments, one or more actuators may be implemented in a handheld communication device, the one or more actuators configured to deliver appropriate haptic effects. 要认识到可据此设计各种控制方案，以便按照最佳实现所需触觉效果的方式控制执行器。 It is appreciated that various control schemes can be designed accordingly, so that the desired haptic effect actuator is controlled according to a preferred implementation.
[0085] 返回图1，执行器130可与外壳110耦接，从而将这样产生的触觉效果施加给设备机身。 [0085] Returning to Figure 1, the actuator 130 may be coupled to the housing 110 so as to apply haptic effects thus generated to the device body. 可按照这种方式传递上面说明的触觉振铃器（或者提示）。 The haptic ringer may transfer described above (or tips) in this manner. 在另一实施例中，执行器130可与设备机身的用户接口112耦接。 In another embodiment, the actuator 130 may interface with a user interface 112 coupled to the device body. 例如，主动和/或电阻执行器可与用户接口112耦接，以传递上面说明的虚拟触摸。 For example, active and / or resistive actuator can be coupled with a user interface 112, to deliver a virtual touch described above. 一个或多个执行器也可与用户接口112耦接，以便向用户传达虚拟触摸。 One or more actuators can also be coupled with a user interface 112, to convey a virtual touch to the user. 在另一实施例中，多个执行器可与外壳110以及用户接口112耦接。 Embodiment, the housing may be a plurality of actuators 110 and a user interface 112 coupled to another embodiment. 另外， 一个或多个执行器还可与头戴式耳机，腕带，或者与手持通信设备关联的其它附件耦接。 Additionally, one or more actuators can be used with a headset, a wristband, or associated with a handheld communication device is coupled to other accessories.
[0086] 本发明的实施例包括： Example [0086] the present invention comprises:
[0087] 按照本发明的一个实施例，个人（或者说“Bob”）可具有按照本发明的移动电话。 [0087] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the individual (or "Bob") may have a mobile phone according to the invention. 所述移动电话还具有电子邮件功能，例如，包括“接收”和“发送”功能。 The mobile phone also has an email function, for example, including the "receiving" and "transmit" function. 通过包括适当的硬件（例如上述执行器）和程序代码，所述移动电话被配置成提供多种触觉效果。 Provide a variety of haptic effects by including appropriate hardware (e.g., the execution) and the program code, the mobile phone is configured. 通过经由图1中所示的API 150，借助用户接口112输入各种感兴趣的事件，并使每个事件与一个不同的触觉效果相关联，Bob能够对移动电话编程。 Via the API shown in FIG. 1 150, a user interface 112 via various input events of interest, and each event associated with a different haptic effect, the mobile phone can be programmed Bob. 从而，当随后收到一个感兴趣的事件时， 移动电话提供对应的触觉效果。 Thus, when an event of interest subsequently received, the mobile phone provides corresponding haptic effect.
[0088] 按照本发明的一个实施例，Bob的电话包括当从Bob的妻子（或者说“Alice”）的移动电话收到输入信号时，提供第一触觉效果的编程。 [0088] According to an embodiment of the present invention, Bob's phone includes when viewed from Bob's wife (or "Alice") when the mobile telephone receives an input signal, a first haptic effect provides programming. Bob的电话还包括当从Bob的工作主管（这里命名为“Carol”）的移动电话收到输入信号时，提供截然不同于第一触觉效果的第二触觉效果的编程。 Bob's phone also includes when (here named "Carol") from the work of the supervisor Bob's mobile phone receives input, a second haptic effect provides programming distinct from the first haptic effect. Bob的电话还被配置成当从Bob的股票经纪人的电子邮件地址收到电子邮件时，提供不同于上述两种触觉效果的第三触觉效果（这里，所述电子邮件包含例如“笑脸”字符图案）。 Bob's phone is further configured to receive e-mail when the e-mail address of Bob's stock broker, to provide a third haptic effect is different from the above two haptic effect (herein, for example, the e-mail contains "smiley face" character pattern). 第三触觉效果可以是持续时间短的高幅度振动，以模拟例如“举手击掌”。 The third haptic effect can be a short duration high amplitude vibration to simulate, for example, "high-five."
[0089] 按照本发明的另一实施例，Bob可以在电影院中观看电影，其移动电话装在他的口袋中。 [0089] According to another embodiment of the present invention, Bob can be watching a movie in a movie theater in which the mobile telephone device in his pocket. 所述移动电话被设置成静音，因为Bob在电影院中。 The mobile phone is set to silent because Bob in a movie theater. 当Bob正在看电影时，Bob的移动电话以上述第二种触觉效果振动。 When Bob was watching a movie, Bob's mobile phone to the above-mentioned second vibration haptic effects. Bob选择不理睬该呼叫，因为他不想在电影院与其主管讲话。 Bob choose to ignore the call, because he did not want to speak with their supervisors at the cinema. 稍后，Bob的移动电话以第一种触觉效果振动。 Later, Bob's first mobile phone with vibration haptic effects. Bob想和Alice讲话，以安排稍后见面的计划。 Alice and Bob want to speak to arrange to meet later in the program. 因此Bob应答该电话，并快速离开电影院和Alice讲话。 So Bob answers the phone, and quickly left the cinema and Alice speech.
[0090] Bob的移动电话还可包括个人日程表/日历应用。 [0090] Bob's mobile phone also includes a personal calendar / calendar application. 在与Alice讲话之后，Bob可在7:00PM时标在日历中输入一个项目-“和Al ice会面”。 After speaking with Alice, Bob can enter a standard item in the calendar at 7:00 PM - "Meet and Al ice." Bob还可选择第四触觉效果和该日历项目相关联。 Bob can also choose fourth and haptic effects associated with the calendar items. 移动电话可被编程为在该日历项目的时间之前的15分钟（S卩，在6:45PM) 输出第四触觉效果。 A mobile telephone may be programmed before the time of the calendar item for 15 minutes (S Jie, at 6:45 PM) outputting a fourth haptic effect.
[0091] Bob的移动电话能够具备GPS功能，以及用于确定地点的相关应用程序。 [0091] Bob's mobile phone can be provided with a GPS function, and its applications to determine location. Bob还可将各个感兴趣的地点的地址保存在该应用程序中。 Bob is also the address of the location of each interest stored in the application. 在一个实施例中，Bob可能在路上。 In one embodiment, Bob has possible way. Bob 的移动电话以不同的第五触觉效果振动。 Bob's mobile phone vibrates in different fifth haptic effect. Bob识别出与他喜欢的电器商店的触觉标志关联的第五触觉效果。 Bob fifth haptic effect to identify his favorite electronics store and tactile signs associated with it. 他随后核对该应用程序，收到与他当前位置和商店地点之间的距离关联的第六触觉效果。 He then checked the application and receive the sixth haptic effects associated with the distance between his current position and store locations. Bob随后决定在该商店停留。 Bob then decided to stay in the store.
[0092] 本发明的以触觉方式实现的手持通信设备还可被用作双向触觉遥控器，用于控制诸如电视机或多媒体系统之类的远程系统。 [0092] Handheld communication devices in a tactile manner of the present invention can also be used as a two-way haptic remote control, for controlling a remote system such as a television or multimedia system or the like. 在一个实施例中，如上涉及的事件可与在远程系统上放映的节目频道关联，例如，每个事件由一个频道编号（它可被用作“来源”） 识别。 In one embodiment, the events described above may be directed to a channel associated with the program on the remote system screened, e.g., each event consists of a channel number (which may be used as the "source") identified. 可基于每个频道定制对应的触觉效果。 It can be customized based on the haptic effect corresponding to each channel. 当用户借助该触觉遥控器进行频道冲浪(channel-surfing)时，这样的触觉效果可用于通知用户哪个频道在放映，从而用户不必查看显示屏幕。 When the user of the tactile aid of the remote control channel surfing (channel-surfing), such haptic effect may be used to inform the user which channel projection, so that the user does not have to view the display screen. [0093] 图9描述图解说明在本发明的一个实施例中，向遥控器提供触觉效果的方法的流程图。 In one embodiment of a flow diagram of the present invention, there is provided a haptic effect to the remote process [0093] FIG 9 illustrates described. 在所示的实施例中，在步骤910，遥控器向远程系统发送命令信号。 In the embodiment illustrated, at step 910, the remote controller transmits a command signal to the remote system. 如同常规的遥控器的情况一样，该信号可能到达电视机，可能并不到达电视机。 As with the conventional case where the same remote control, which may reach a television signal, may not reach the television. 随后在步骤920，遥控器确定是否收到反馈信号。 Then, in step 920, the remote controller determines whether the received feedback signal. 如果遥控器收到反馈信号，那么在步骤930，遥控器提供第一触觉效果。 If the remote control receives a feedback signal, at step 930, the remote control provides a first haptic effect. 如果没有收到反馈信号，那么在步骤940，遥控器提供第二触觉效果。 If no feedback signal is received, then at step 940, the remote control provides a second haptic effect.
[0094] 可按照接收的反馈信号进一步定制第一触觉效果。 [0094] The first haptic effect can be further customized according to the received feedback signal. 在一个实施例中，远程系统根据预定的方案，向遥控器提供和显示器的状态有关的信息。 In one embodiment, the remote system in accordance with a predetermined program, and the state of the display to provide information relating to the remote controller. 遥控器可使用该信息来确定在步骤930提供的对应触觉效果。 Remote control can use this information to determine a corresponding haptic effect to provide at step 930. 在备选实施例中，远程系统可确定适当的触觉效果，从而在反馈信号中提供和包括对应的触觉代码。 In alternative embodiments, the remote system may determine the appropriate haptic effect to provide and include a corresponding haptic code in the feedback signal. 遥控器根据该触觉代码在步骤930提供触觉效：^ ο Remote haptic effect at step 930 based on the haptic code is: ^ ο
[0095] 本发明的优选实施例的上述说明只是出于举例和说明的目的给出的，并不是穷尽的，或者意图将本发明局限于所公开的具体形式。 The above description of the embodiments [0095] of the present invention preferably is for the purpose of illustration and description that is presented, it is not intended to be exhaustive or intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed. 对本领域的技术人员来说，许多修改和改变是显而易见的，而不会脱离本发明的精神和范围。 Those skilled in the art, many modifications and variations will be apparent without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
1. 一种方法，包括：使输入信号与服务运营商事件相关联；以及向执行器输出控制信号，所述控制信号被配置成使所述执行器输出与所述服务运营商事件关联的触觉效果。 1. A method, comprising: an input signal with a service provider associated with the event; and a control signal is output to the actuator, the control signal is configured to cause the actuator output operator associated with the events and services haptic effect.
2.按照权利要求1所述的方法，其中所述服务运营商事件包括下述之一：服务区的进入，弱载波信号，按照移动服务计划分配的时间增量的消逝，漫游提示，手持通信设备的接通电源，和手持通信设备的切断电源。 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the service provider comprises one of the following events: entering the service area, a weak carrier signal, the elapsed time increments distributed according to a mobile service plan, a roaming tips, handheld communication power devices, and power off the handheld communication device.
3.按照权利要求1所述的方法，还包括：接收在所述服务运营商事件与所述触觉效果之间的映射，其中所述映射允许用户将所述服务运营商事件映射到所述触觉效果。 3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving a mapping between the service operator and the event haptic effect, wherein the mapping allows the user to the service provider maps to the haptic event effect.
4.按照权利要求1所述的方法，还包括确定所述服务运营商事件的来源，并且至少部分根据所述确定来选择所述控制信号。 4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising determining the source of the event service operator, and at least in part on the determination of the selection control signal.
5.按照权利要求1所述的方法，还包括从所述输入信号中提取触觉代码，所述控制信号至少部分地基于所述触觉代码。 5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a haptic code for extracting from the input signal, the control signal at least in part on the haptic code.
6.按照权利要求1所述的方法，其中向手持通信设备输出所述触觉效果。 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the effect is to output the haptic handheld communication device.
7.按照权利要求6所述的方法，其中所述手持通信设备包括下述之一：蜂窝电话，卫星电话，无绳电话，个人数字助理，寻呼机，双向无线电设备，便携式计算机，游戏控制台控制器，个人游戏设备，和MP3播放器。 7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the handheld communication device comprises one of the following: a cellular telephone, a satellite phone, a cordless telephone, a personal digital assistant, a pager, two-way radios, portable computer, a game console controller , personal gaming devices, and MP3 players.
8. 一种设备，包括：机身；处理器；与所述机身耦接并与所述处理器通信的执行器；和与所述处理器通信的存储器，所述存储器保存指令，当由所述处理器执行所述指令时将所述处理器配置为：使输入信号与服务运营商事件相关联；和向所述执行器输出控制信号，所述控制信号被配置成使所述执行器输出与所述服务运营商事件关联的触觉效果。 8. An apparatus, comprising: a body; a processor; coupled with said body and said actuator in communication with the processor; and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory storing instructions, when executed by when the processor executes the instructions to configure the processor to: input signal with a service provider associated with the event; and to perform the output control signal, the control signal is configured to cause the actuator output of the service operators haptic effect associated with the event.
9.按照权利要求8所述的设备，其中所述机身包含在手持通信设备中。 9. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said body comprises a handheld communication device.
10.按照权利要求9所述的设备，其中所述手持通信设备包括下述之一：蜂窝电话，卫星电话，无绳电话，个人数字助理，寻呼机，双向无线电设备，便携式计算机，游戏控制台控制器，个人游戏设备和MP3播放器。 10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said handheld communication device comprises one of the following: a cellular telephone, a satellite phone, a cordless telephone, a personal digital assistant, a pager, two-way radios, portable computer, a game console controller , personal gaming devices and MP3 players.
11.按照权利要求8所述的设备，其中所述服务运营商事件包括下述之一：服务区的进入，弱载波信号，按照移动服务计划分配的时间增量的消逝，漫游提示，手持通信设备的接通电源，或手持通信设备的切断电源。 11. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the service provider comprises one of the following events: entering the service area, a weak carrier signal, the elapsed time increments distributed according to a mobile service plan, a roaming tips, handheld communication power device, or a handheld communication device power off.
12.按照权利要求8所述的设备，其中所述存储器还保存将所述处理器配置为如下的指令：确定所述服务运营商事件的来源，并且至少部分根据所述确定选择控制信号。 12. An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the memory further retains configure the processor to the following instructions: determine the source of the event operator service, and determining at least in part on the selection control signal.
13.按照权利要求12所述的设备，其中所述存储器还保存触觉查寻表，所述选择以触觉查寻表为基础。 13. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the memory further retains a haptic lookup table, the lookup table is selected based haptic.
14.按照权利要求8所述的设备，其中所述存储器还保存将所述处理器配置为如下的指令：从所述输入信号中提取触觉代码，所述控制信号至少部分地基于所述触觉代码。 14. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the memory further retains configure the processor instructions are as follows: Code haptic extracted from the input signal, the control signal at least in part on the haptic code is .
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