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Re:Ultrasound Haptic Technology Could Revolutionise Man-Mach... by iokevins on Saturday September 17, 2016 @12:10PM (#12521061)
Summary: "...[T]he technology uses a complex suite of algorithms and an array of ultrasound emitters to produce the sensation of touch. Critically, unlike other haptic control systems, the technology enables users to receive tactile feedback without needing to wear or touch anything physical, and has recently been awarded a patent for the innovation."
Re:Ultrasound Haptic Technology Could Revolutionise Man-Mach... by ChuckMcM on Saturday September 17, 2016 @01:27PM (#12521417)
Surprised about the patent, ultrasound had a bazillion patents in the 90s. That said, in cars the impact on dogs was always a problem. Even if the base frequency didn't bother them, harmonic resonances in the passenger compartment would