Patent ID: 8922354

Claim:
A haptic system for providing haptic feedback in portable electronic devices that do not include integral haptic feedback devices: a holder configured to hold the portable electronic device; and a haptic generator located within the holder and in communication with the portable electronic device, said haptic generator provides haptic feedback to the holder which is then transmitted to the portable electronic device coupled thereto, wherein said holder includes a base housing and a top housing, said base housing having a circumferential outer extent configured to fit within a cup holder in a vehicle and wherein said base housing includes a base and said top housing having a top surface and a front lip and wherein said top surface is angled relative to said outer extent and wherein said top surface is closer to said base proximate to said front lip than said top surface is to said base remote from said front lip and wherein said haptic generator creates haptic feedback on said top surface, and an inductive coil to power said holder and to power said haptic generator.