Paper Info
Title
Interactive generator: a self-powered haptic feedback device
Abstract
We present Interactive Generator (InGen), a self-powered wireless rotary input device capable of generating haptic or force feedback without the need for any external power source. Our approach uses a modified servomotor to perform three functions: (1) generating power for wireless communication and embedded electronics, (2) sensing the direction and speed of rotation, and (3) providing force feedback during rotation. While InGen is rotating, the device is capable of providing the sensation of detents or bumps, changes in stiffness, and abrupt stops using only power that is harvested during interaction. We describe the device in detail, demonstrate an initial 'TV remote control' application, and end with a discussion of our experiences developing the prototype and application. To the best of our knowledge, InGen is the first self-powered device, which also provides haptic feedback during operation. More broadly, this work demonstrates a new class of input sys-tems that uses human-generated power to provide feedback to the user and wirelessly communicate sensed information.
Year
DOI
Venue
2011
10.1145/1978942.1979240
CHI
Keywords
Field
DocType
self-powered wireless,haptic feedback,force feedback,wireless communication,interactive generator,self-powered device,self-powered haptic feedback device,input sys-tems,human-generated power,external power source,rotary input device,user interface,remote control,input device,haptics
Wireless,Detent,Remote control,Simulation,Computer science,Embedded electronics,Haptic technology,Input device,Servomotor
Conference
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
13
1.02
3
Authors
6
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Akash Badshah1302.42
Sidhant Gupta297252.23
Gabe Cohn327917.41
Nicolas Villar477050.74
Steve Hodges53658252.46
Shwetak N. Patel62967211.74