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| 20090240375 | VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM - A vibration control system and a method for controlling vibration in a material surface are disclosed, wherein the vibration control system provides a desired motion of the material surface while militating against any undesirable motion of the surface. The vibration control system includes a sensor disposed adjacent a material surface having a first set of dynamic vibration properties, a displacement generating device disposed adjacent the material surface adapted to generate a localized motion in the material surface, and a controller adapted to receive an input signal from the sensor and transmit a control signal to the displacement generating device thereby controlling the localized motion in the material surface. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090255793 | THIN LAMINATE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CREATION OF TACTILE FEEDBACK - A tactile laminate and a method for generating tactile feedback, wherein the tactile laminate and method provide a flexible laminate for creating a tactile sensation on a desired surface without the need for separate motion generating devices, is disclosed. A tactile laminate includes a first layer having a first conductive pad disposed thereon, the first conductive pad adapted to receive a first desired electric charge, a second layer having a second conductive pad disposed thereon, the second conductive pad adapted to receive a second desired electric charge, and a third layer having a desired permittivity disposed between the first layer and the second layer. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090259359 | VARIABLE INTENSITY HAPTIC LEVEL CONTROL BASED ON VEHICLE CONDITIONS - A haptic control system and a method for controlling a tactile feedback, wherein the haptic control system and the method control the tactile feedback in response to a vehicle condition, are disclosed. The haptic control system for a vehicle includes a vehicle information system adapted to generate and transmit a vehicle information signal including data and information representing a vehicle condition and a controller adapted to receive the vehicle information signal, analyze the vehicle information signal, and generate and transmit a control signal for controlling a tactile feedback in response to the vehicle information signal. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090272207 | ROTARY ACTUATING MECHANISM HAVING SELECTABLE ROTARY WHEELS - A rotary actuating mechanism for a center stack of a vehicle is disclosed including a knob and a plurality of rotary wheels. An indexing device, disposed adjacent the rotary actuating mechanism, includes a guide adapted to contact one of the rotary wheels and travel along the outer surface thereof to provide a desired tactile feel, wherein the guide is selectively positioned by one of a mechanical device and an electromechanical device. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100080399 | Method For Reducing Vehicle Noise - A method for reducing noise in a vehicle by reducing under certain conditions the rotational speed of certain rotational components. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100082201 | Method For Reducing Audible Noise In A Vehicle - A method for reducing noise in a vehicle by adjusting the rotational speed of various rotational components. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110001726 | AUTOMATICALLY CONFIGURABLE HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE USER INTERFACE PANELS - A human machine interface system is disclosed. The human machine interface system includes a sensing portion adapted to detect a presence and a location of a touch, a user input portion releasably coupled to the sensing portion, wherein the user input portion includes an indicia representing a control function associated with the sensing portion, and a controller in communication with the sensing portion for configuring the control function associated with the sensing portion based upon the user input portion. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110074559 | Mounting Apparatus For A Haptic Surface - A haptic system including a compliant member which limits the direction of motion of an interface surface providing haptic feedback to motion along a single axis. The compliant member allows for easy assembly, reduced ports, lighter weight and improved longevity and performance. The compliant member typically has a longitudinal extent that is greater than its lateral extent and height, and its height is greater than its lateral extent. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110074560 | Haptic Surface With Mechanical Buttons - A haptic system including a plurality of mechanical buttons driven by a single haptic feedback driver. The mechanical buttons are integrated within the haptic surface and are configured to move with the haptic interface relative to said base. The haptic surface may include a touch screen interface. | 03-31-2011 |
