Systems and methods for transmitting haptic messages
Systems and methods for transmitting haptic messages are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of: receiving at least one sensor signal from at least one sensor of a mobile device, the at least one sensor signal associated with a movement of the mobile device, determining a message to be displayed in a user interface based at least in part on the at least one sensor signal, and causing the message to be displayed.
1. A method comprising:
receiving a sensor signal from a first sensor configured to sense a first physical interaction with a first messaging device;
transmitting a first signal associated with the first physical interaction to a second messaging device;
receiving a second signal associated with a second physical interaction with the second messaging device;
modifying an image on a display of the first messaging device based on the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction;
determining a haptic effect based at least in part on the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction; and
generating a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image comprises a shared virtual space.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the haptic effect comprises an effect configured to simulate a collision when the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction are both associated with the same location within the shared virtual space.
4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the shared virtual space comprises a graphical representation of the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction.
5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the graphical representation comprises a first trail following a location associated with the first physical interaction and a second trail associated with the second physical interaction.
6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the shared virtual space comprises one or more message objects.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the one or more message objects comprise one or more of: a ball, a tube, or a capsule.
8. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising program code, which when executed by the processor, is configured to cause the processor to:
receive a sensor signal from a first sensor configured to sense a first physical interaction with a first messaging device;
transmit a first signal associated with the first physical interaction to a second messaging device;
receive a second signal associated with a second physical interaction with the second messaging device;
modify an image on a display of the first messaging device based on the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction;
determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction; and
generate a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.
9. The computer readable medium of claim 8 , wherein the image comprises a shared virtual space.
10. The computer readable medium of claim 9 , wherein the haptic effect comprises an effect configured to simulate a collision when the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction are both associated with the same location within the shared virtual space.
11. The computer readable medium of claim 9 , wherein the shared virtual space comprises a graphical representation of the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction.
12. The computer readable medium of claim 11 , wherein the graphical representation comprises a first trail following a location associated with the first physical interaction and a second trail associated with the second physical interaction.
13. The computer readable medium of claim 9 , wherein the shared virtual space comprises one or more message objects.
14. The computer readable medium of claim 13 , wherein the one or more message objects comprise one or more of: a ball, a tube, or a capsule.
15. A messaging device comprising:
first sensor configured to sense a first physical interaction;
a display configured to receive a display signal and output an image;
a processor coupled to the first sensor and the display, the processor configured to:
transmit a first signal associated with the first physical interaction to a second messaging device;
receive a second signal associated with a second physical interaction with the second messaging device;
modify the image on the display based on the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction;
determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction; and
generate a haptic signal configured to cause an actuator to output the haptic effect.
16. The messaging device of claim 15 , wherein the image comprises a shared virtual space.
17. The messaging device of claim 16 , wherein the haptic effect comprises an effect configured to simulate a collision when the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction are both associated with the same location within the shared virtual space.
18. The messaging device of claim 16 , wherein the shared virtual space comprises a graphical representation of the first physical interaction and the second physical interaction.
19. The messaging device of claim 18 , wherein the graphical representation comprises a first trail following a location associated with the first physical interaction and a second trail associated with the second physical interaction.
20. The messaging device of claim 16 , wherein the shared virtual space comprises one or more message objects.