METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE TACTILE FEEDBACK FOR NAVIGATIONAL SUPPORT

摘要

A method for providing dynamically configurable tactile indicator signals on a control surface for navigational support, includes: detecting at least one of an operator's hands positioned on a control surface; routing control signals to a series of tactile sensors in proximity to the detected positions of at least one of the operator's hands; wherein the control signals actuate tactile feedback devices; wherein the control signals are based on navigational information; providing tactile feedback to the operator via the actuated tactile feedback devices; wherein the tactile feedback is dynamically configured in response to the number of operator hands detected on the control surface; and wherein the tactile feedback is dynamically configured in response to the position of at least one of the operators hands on the control surface.