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Utility
Systems and methods for user generated content authoring
7 Oct 19
Systems and methods for user generated content authoring are disclosed.
David M. Birnbaum, Christopher J. Ullrich, Robert Lacroix, Satvir Singh Bhatia, Michael Powell, Stephen D. Rank, Iva Segalman, Amaya Weddle, Paige Raynes
Filed: 13 Jan 15
Utility
Synchronization of haptic effect data in a media transport stream
7 Oct 19
A method for synchronizing haptic effects with at least one media component in a media transport stream includes identifying a series of video frames containing imaging information and/or a series of audio frames containing sound information in the media transport stream; identifying a series of haptic frames containing force feedback information in the media transport stream; and synchronizing the force feedback information in response to the imaging information and/or sound information.
Robert A. Lacroix, Andrianaivo Rabemiarisoa, Henrique D. Da Costa, Herve Thu Timone, Stephen D. Rank, Christopher J. Ullrich
Filed: 28 Feb 18
Utility
Conformable display with linear actuator
7 Oct 19
This disclosure relates to conformable displays, including macro-fiber composite (MFC) actuators.
Neil T. Olien, Juan Manuel Cruz-Hernandez, Vahid Khoshkava
Filed: 19 Dec 17
Utility
Audio enhanced simulation of high bandwidth haptic effects
30 Sep 19
A system generates haptic effects using at least one actuator and at least one speaker.
Christopher J. Ullrich, William S. Rihn
Filed: 11 Feb 18
Utility
Method and apparatus to provide haptic feedback based on media content and one or more external parameters
30 Sep 19
The disclosure relates to systems and methods of providing haptic feedback based on media content and one or more external parameters used to customize the haptic feedback.
Ali Modarres, Christopher J. Ullrich, Jean Francois Dionne, Loc Phan, Satvir Singh Bhatia, Stephen D. Rank
Filed: 8 Aug 18
Utility
Method, system, and device for converting audio signal to one or more haptic effects
30 Sep 19
A haptic conversion system is provided that intercepts frames of audio data, such as a digital audio signal, converts the frames into a haptic signal, and plays the created haptic signal through an actuator to produce haptic effects.
Satvir Singh Bhatia, Kanav Gandhi, Christopher J. Ullrich, Juan Manuel Cruz-Hernandez, Herve Thu Timone, Jason Hoi Fun Lau
Filed: 12 Aug 18
Utility
Haptic surround functionality
30 Sep 19
A system provides haptic surround functionality.
Robert W. Heubel
Filed: 7 Dec 16