Linear resonant actuator as a tap, touch and pressure sensor using back EMF

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for using a linear resonant actuator ("LRA") to determine a type of contact between a device and its surroundings. The LRA may be coupled to an amplifier by one or more switches. The audio amplifier may receive a signal from a microcontro...

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Main Authors Dementyev, Artem, Lyon, Richard Francis, Olwal, Alex
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.04.2023
Subjects
CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORSOR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS
CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRICITY
GENERATION
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Summary:The present disclosure provides systems and methods for using a linear resonant actuator ("LRA") to determine a type of contact between a device and its surroundings. The LRA may be coupled to an amplifier by one or more switches. The audio amplifier may receive a signal from a microcontroller and transmit the signal the LRA when the switches are closed. When the switches are in an open position, the LRA may be actively sensing for the type of contact. The back EMF may be measured when the switches are open. The measured back EMF waveform may be used to determine the type of contact. When the signal is not being transmitted, the LRA may be passively sensing to determine whether the device was tapped.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202217733181