| Abstract: | The tactile feedback device of the preferred embodiments includes at
least one skin contact pad; at least one actuator designed to move the at
least one skin contact pad and attached to the at least one skin contact
pad in a manner suitable to allow the actuator to move the at least one
skin contact pad; a processor coupled to the actuator that executes a
control logic and functions to control the movements of the at least one
actuator; the control logic functions to determine the motions of the at
least one actuator and is designed to move the at least one actuator in a
manner that stretches the skin of the user. The tactile feedback device
of the preferred embodiments has been designed to provide feedback to a
user in a way that provides the user with information regarding a task
that they are performing. The tactile feedback device of the preferred
embodiments, however, may be used for any suitable purpose. |