Methods and apparatus for providing haptic feedback in interacting with virtual pets

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8788253
APP PUB NO 20030080987A1
SERIAL NO

10283258

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Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing haptic feedback to a user interacting with a simulated (or “virtual”) pet, so as to enhance the realism of the user's relationship with the virtual pet. In one embodiment, a method of providing haptic feedback to a user interacting with a virtual pet comprises: receiving a signal relating to a biological status of the virtual pet, and outputting a haptic effect based on the received signal on a user.

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Rosenberg, Louis B San Jose, US 348 43277

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