Multi-actuator Haptics Using LRA / ERM / MFA

The TouchSense System 4000 Series builds upon the TouchSense 3000 technology, but provides support for multiple LRA, ERM or MFA actuators. By adding actuators, the TouchSense 4000 solution increases the fidelity of the haptic experience with the precise motor control of the TouchSense 3000’s Fast Break 256, but multiplied by the number of actuators.  This higher level of control delivers an unlimited number of haptic effects.

The Features & Benefits of our TouchSense 4000 Solution Include:

Finer Resolution

• Priority management of haptic effects among multiple applications
• Precise motor control of multiplied Fast Break 256x: 512 settings for 2 motors, 768 settings with 3 motors, 1024 settings with 4 motors.
• Handle any mix of vibe, linear vibe, LRA, ERM or MFA style actuators

Sychronized Spatial & Rumble Effects

• Ability to synchronize and control up to 16 actuators
• Generate spatially oriented effects – up/down, side-to-side
• Rumble effects – Combine the effects of multiple actuators to emulate console game controller response
• Great for gaming, alerts, and sophisticated applications

Fully Programmable Haptic Platform

• Haptic effects for the 4000 player are created using the TouchSense SDK – 4000 Series. Haptic effects can be adjusted by the target product’s applications (for example, by an application).
• Developer’s support via Immersion’s TouchSense Studio and Haptic Studio for Android

The TouchSense 4000 Solution includes:

• The TouchSense 4000 Haptic Player
• API – 4000 Series, TouchSense effects management software used by applications
• Kernel – 4000 Series, algorithms and drivers that produce and control the full range of TouchSense effects
• Bridge Software – 4000 Series, software that connects a target product with the TouchSense Studio – 4000 Series development tool, allowing fast and efficient design and real-time playback of TouchSense effects
• Integration guidelines (Mechanical, electrical & software) – 4000 Series

TouchSense 4000 Series Overview

Feature	TouchSense 4000
Haptic Effects Library	124 Predesigned Effects, infinite variations
Actuator Support	Vibe, linear vibe, ERM, LRA, MFA (or any combination of)
Max Actuators	16
UI Support	Dynamic UI support, in addition to: buttons, scroll, slider, selection, pinch, xoom, etc.
Alert Effects	Yes
Gaming Effects	Yes
Custom Effects	Yes – Available via Haptic Studio
I/O	PWM or I2C
OS Support	Android, Java, Brew, Windows Mobile, Symbian, MeeGo, LiMo, WinPhone 7, Bada
Sample Products	Gaming devices that require powerful, complex and dynamically adjustable haptic effects Multi-sensor devices where feedback for different user input is essential Devices with sophisticated applications that require contextual responses based on different scenarios

Additional Resource

Additional resources are also available to device designers interested in incorporating the TouchSense 4000 solution into their device design:

Electronics Providers
Actuator, amplifier and controller components certified by Immersion to meet Haptic Effect Performance requirements.

TouchSense 4000 Design Kit
Tools to help design, prototype, and test haptic effects into your device.

Haptic Effect Performance Kit
Kit provides the tools designers define and qualify the haptic experience based on objective evaluation of tactile feedback response.  Ideal for haptic evaluation and production testing.