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Could I Have a Match? Try Vibrators and Nintendo Wiimotes
Remember when it was cool to joke about how the vibrating Wii remote looked, felt and behaved pretty much like a vibrator? No? Well, too bad, because it turns out that the two were more similar than the light-hearted humor suggested. In fact, both tools of pleasure employ technology built from a patent from the same company, Immersion.More »
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Haptic Feedback Implementation Coming to iPhone Courtesy of Immersion Corp?
If a Palluxo.com source is to be believed, Apple is currently in talks with Immersion Corp. regarding haptic technology implementation for the iPhone. Immersion Corp. solutions have been implemented in Samsung handsets in the past and it now looks like Apple want in on the action. The conjecture gathers weight thanks to Clent Richardson, a former Apple executive that has just been appointed as Immersion Corporation's CEO. More »
cellphones
What the Samsung Soul's Haptic OLED Touchscreen Soul Patch Is Like
The Samsung Soul tries, and largely succeeds at making a touchscreen 5 way navpad. Like the Maximus Optimus keyboard, the controller is backlit by an OLED screen (this one is a two color deal) that changes icons depending on the context: More »
4:30 PM on Mon Feb 11 2008
By Brian Lam
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Latest by Brian Lam: @jespejo: I had the guy holding it and he was going crazy. Sorry dudes, I'm walking around this show sick more »
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PS3 Firmware v1.94 to Add DualShock3 Support?
According to Shacknews, the latest PS3 software update, v1.94, will add support for the upcoming DualShock3 rumble controller. The update will also include Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, the first PS3 game to take advantage of DualShock3. Apparently the rumble feature can be toggled by pressing the PS button in the middle of the controller and selecting it via the options screen. Unfortunately those of us in the US and Europe won't be able to take advantage of this new/old functionality until this spring, when the DualShock3 is released to the masses (outside of Japan of course.)[Shacknews via Kotaku]
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Total Immersion D'Fusion, Realtime Dynamic 3D Awesomeness
You know those graphics you see on your evening news? Those are lame. But this semi-new D'Fusion software from Total Immersion takes graphical video layovers to the next level—meaning that 3D graphics can be manipulated in real space...and like we said in the headline, real time. This is some crazy cool stuff.
Despite the language barrier, this video gives a nice demo of the technology with some visual explanation of the mechanics behind the magic.[tvinjapan via therawfeed]
6:30 PM on Sat Oct 6 2007
By Mark Wilson
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40 comments
Latest by juriko: There are a dozen companies doing this stuff along with tons of research groups, and it has been going on more »
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PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 Tech Exactly the Same as DualShock 2 Tech
We asked you yesterday whether you were happy or annoyed that rumble is back on the DualShock 3 for the PS3, but this new revelation may change your answer. GameDaily BIZ confirmed with SCEA that the rumble technology in the DualShock 3 is exactly the same as the on in the DualShock 2, and doesn't take advantage of "Immersion's new next-generation vibration technology." More »
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These Powerpoint presentation slides unearthed by Rumor Reporter shine new light onto a possible suit on Nintendo by Immersion. Immersion, if you don't remember, is the same company that recently won their suit with Sony for millions of dollars (and settled with Microsoft earlier) regarding vibration in controllers. These new Immersion documents outline their somewhat slimy train of thought as they debate whether or not they want to bring Nintendo into court as well.
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Powerpoint Docs Point to Immersion vs. Nintendo Suit
These Powerpoint presentation slides unearthed by Rumor Reporter shine new light onto a possible suit on Nintendo by Immersion. Immersion, if you don't remember, is the same company that recently won their suit with Sony for millions of dollars (and settled with Microsoft earlier) regarding vibration in controllers. These new Immersion documents outline their somewhat slimy train of thought as they debate whether or not they want to bring Nintendo into court as well.
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Nokia Bringing Tactile Feedback To Touchscreen Phones
The technology that makes phones like the LG Prada wiggle is now coming to Nokia phones. A new partnership with developer Immersion opens the doors for Nokia phones to get tactile feedback from touchscreen interfaces using VibeTonz software, so typing on the virtual keyboard feels more like using the real thing. More »
8:59 PM on Mon Jul 2 2007
By kthompson
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Latest by jmdecombe: @Serpent2: Actually, epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can be caused by a variety of provocants that are not necessarily more »
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This could just be a case of a mistaken developer, but Cory Barlog, a guy working on the PS3 version of God of War 3, has said there will be SIXAXIS and vibration support in the upcoming game. Wait, vibration support? Through the "standard" SIXAXIS controller? Does this mean that Sony's recent settlement with Immersion is really going to bring vibration back to the PS3? We hope so.
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PS3 Vibration Return Confirmed?
This could just be a case of a mistaken developer, but Cory Barlog, a guy working on the PS3 version of God of War 3, has said there will be SIXAXIS and vibration support in the upcoming game. Wait, vibration support? Through the "standard" SIXAXIS controller? Does this mean that Sony's recent settlement with Immersion is really going to bring vibration back to the PS3? We hope so.
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8:00 PM on Tue Mar 13 2007
By Jason Chen
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Latest by hoyland50: I cant wait for the new controlar to come out because i need to buy another controllar. I also went to more »
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Sony Settles Vibrator Dispute, Rumble Coming Back?
Sony and Immersion have settled their long-faught lawsuit regarding the rumble technology Sony uses in its controllers. The deal reached between Sony and Immersion would open a door allowing Sony to add this technology to the Sixaxis controllers for the PS3. Immersion's CEO has already stated that a technical proposal for rumble PS3 controllers will be made very soon. More »
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Immersion Tactile Touchscreens Push Back
Immersion is developing a type of touchscreen that will closely emulate real, mechanical buttons. So sum it up in a nutshell, you push on the touchscreen and it will push back with a small tap, throw a fancy click noise into the mix and it is practically like a real button. The system, called VibeTonz, can help all aspects of touchscreens use by utilizing other senses rather than just sight. More »
3:56 PM on Tue Jun 27 2006
By Travis Hudson
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2 comments
Latest by wohho: Didn't we have a discussion about this a couple of days ago surrounding the winamp mp3 player concept. and didn't more »
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PS3 Controllers Don't Vibrate Because They're Cheap
The PS3 won't have vibrating controllers because the plastic they're made of is cheap and flimsy, says Immersion, maker of vibrating controllers. These sound like harsh words until you consider that they guy who said them, Immersion CEO Victor Viegas, has successfully sued Sony for infringing on their vibrating controller patent and now stands to lose quite a bit of licensing cash. More »
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