METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC MESSAGING TO HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICES

摘要

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: receiving an input signal associated with an event (210); determining a source of the event and selecting the control signal based on the determination (220); and outputting a control signal to an actuator coupled to the hand communication device (230). The control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect associated with the reminder event. An event in the above may be a reminder event or a status event (240).