Systems and Methods For Resonance Detection

United States Patent Application	20090243997
Kind Code	A1
Tierling; Kollin M. ; et al.	October 1, 2009

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Systems and Methods For Resonance Detection

Abstract

Systems and methods for resonance detection are disclosed. For example, one method for resonance detection includes the step of transmitting an actuator signal to an actuator coupled to a surface of a device. The actuator signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a force to the surface. The method further includes the steps of receiving a response of the surface to the force; determining a resonant frequency of the surface based at least in part on the response; and outputting a signal indicative of the resonant frequency.

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Inventors:	Tierling; Kollin M.; (Milpitas, CA) ; Grant; Danny A.; (Laval, CA)
Correspondence Name and Address:	PATENT DEPARTMENT (51851);KILPATRICK STOCKTON LLP 1001 WEST FOURTH STREET WINSTON-SALEM NC 27101 US
Assignee Name and Adress:	Immersion Corporation San Jose CA
Serial No.:	057186
Series Code:	12
Filed:	March 27, 2008