GB2409798A - A garment that provides a tactile in response to a computer signal - Google Patents

A garment that provides a tactile in response to a computer signal Download PDF

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GB2409798A
GB2409798A GB0400528A GB0400528A GB2409798A GB 2409798 A GB2409798 A GB 2409798A GB 0400528 A GB0400528 A GB 0400528A GB 0400528 A GB0400528 A GB 0400528A GB 2409798 A GB2409798 A GB 2409798A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/011—Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality
    • G06F3/014—Hand-worn input/output arrangements, e.g. data gloves
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/016—Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/30—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by output arrangements for receiving control signals generated by the game device
    • A63F2300/302—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by output arrangements for receiving control signals generated by the game device specially adapted for receiving control signals not targeted to a display device or game input means, e.g. vibrating driver's seat, scent dispenser

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Abstract

A garment such as clothing or headwear fitted with electromechanical devices that transmit a tactile sensation to the wearer's skin in response to a computer generated signal. The electromechanical devices may be an array of miniature loudspeakers or piezoelectric crystals attached to the inside of a tight vest or suit that provide a sensation to the skin rather than sound. The devices supplement the usual visual and auditory feedback from computers with touch enhancing virtual reality and may be used with computer games to give the sensation of being hit by a bullet. The garment may also be used to transmit Braille like letters onto the fingers, hand or forehead of a blind person or used as a mask that could be used to transmit a smack in the face over the internet or gloves to shake hands over the internet.

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1 2409798
ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOTHING
Computers, as we currently use them, are typically connected to us by way of a keyboard, monitor, loudspeaker, mouse and printer. In the case of computer gaming stations, such as the Cam Sony Playstatio' the keyboard and mouse are replaced with a hand-held games console. In recent years the games console has begun to be replaced by other devices. For example, the (em) (I) game Time Crisisuses a gun for input, the Eye Toy,game uses a video camera for input, and (1 Dancing Stage MegaMiuses a dance mat for input.
However, computers and play stations generally supply all the feedback through a monitor and a loudspeaker (and/or a printer). To be truly connected to a computer, all forms of feedback, not just auditory and visual, should be employed. In particular, tactile feedback would be advantageous for enhanced virtual reality.
The invention described here relates to articles of clothing worn next to the skin which supply tactile sensations all over the body as dictated by computer signals.
In its simplest form the invention can be made from an array of miniature loudspeakers fastened to the inside of a tight-fitting vest with the cones or plates of each loudspeaker being pressed directly onto the skin. When specific signals are sent to each loudspeaker, a sensation (rather than a sound) can be produced at any particular location on the body, or spread over an area of skin, or supplied in such a way as to give the impression of something moving over the skin.
In a more sophisticated form, the invention may be constructed as an array of (stacks of) (if) piezoelectric crystals attached to the inside of a Lycra,suit. The wires from one side of each crystal might all be connected together and grounded. The wires from the other side of each crystal receive signals from a computer. There are, as a result, potentially many direct wire connections to the computer. This can be greatly simplified by incorporating scanning techniques leading to far fewer direct connections. This is not relevant to the basic principle as described here.
Given signals of sufficient strength and crystals of sufficient size, a 'feely suit" will allow programmable tactile sensations to be transmitted to a body in order to enhance (or replace) visual and auditory feedback from computer systems.
The invention could be applied in a number of ways. For example, it could be incorporated in the Playstation game Time Crisis or used at LASERQUES to give a sharp sensation at the place where your body has been "hit" by a bullet. It could be applied in a horror movie to give the impression of a cold wind blowing past. It could be used to transmit recognizable Braillelike letters onto the fingers, hand or forehead of a blind person to allow them to read better.
Given corresponding input devices, the 'feely face mash' could be used to transmit a smack in the face over the Internet, or the 'feely gloves" could be used to shake hands over the Internet.
The potential areas of application of this simple invention are abundant. Essentially the invention extends the variety of human senses available for virtual reality applications.

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    A garment of clothing or headwear fitted with electromechanical devices to transmit tactile impressions to the wearer's skin from computer- generated signals.
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