As Microsoft explains, we are seeing thinner and thinner devices in the market today, with less and less haptic elements, which can reduce tactile performance.In the case of foldable mobile devices, Microsoft said the tactile engine Ideally, it should be located near the hinge so that tactile feedback can be felt on both sides of the device.
Microsoft said in the patent specification that the haptic effect is transmitted via the connecting element to another part near the housing part, as the haptic element is arranged in direct contact with the connecting element connecting the housing parts.At least some embodiments may allow the haptic Tactile effects of the class are by passing haptic effects via connecting elements.
Microsoft said the new patented solution can be implemented in a variety of computing devices, including mobile phones, smart phones, laptops, handheld game consoles, music players, media players, etc. In recent years, When Apple started offering more tactile engine space on the iPhone 7, tactile feedback was felt when the Home button was pressed or the '3D Touch' was used.
As this is just a patent, it remains to be seen whether this technology will eventually be applied to Microsoft Surface smartphones.
