Haptically-enabled deformable device with rigid component

摘要

A device includes a flexible component, such as a display and a rigid component coupled to the flexible component. An input circuit coupled to the flexible component can detect deformation of the flexible component. A response module can provide haptic feedback or another response based on the deformation. In some devices, the rigid component can be made of rigid members attached by a flexible connection and coupled to a motor. The flexible connection can be altered by the motor to cause the flexible component to deform from one state to another.

主权项

1. A haptically-enabled device comprising:
a flexible component; a rigid component coupled to the flexible component; a sensor coupled to the flexible component for detecting deformation of the flexible component; and a response module configured to provide a haptic feedback based on the deformation, wherein the haptic feedback is used to adjust a rigidity property of the flexible component.