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What is Haptic

Chapter 33
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
A form of non-aural communication based on touch.
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Visual Disabilities, Information Technology, and the Learning of Mathematics
Nancy Alajarmeh (Department of Computer Science, New Mexico State University, USA) and Enrico Pontelli (Department of Computer Science, New Mexico State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch033
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Chapter 1
Advances in Describing and Managing Our Environment
Relates to the sense of touch; the senses of touch and proprioception enable the perception and manipulation of objects.
Published in Chapter: Advances in Describing and Managing Our Environment; From: Describing Nature Through Visual Data
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Chapter 140
The N-Dimensional Geometry and Kinaesthetic Space of the Internet
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Chapter 1
5G for IoT: Between Reality and Friction
The use of technology that stimulates the senses of touch and motion, especially to reproduce in remote operation or computer simulation the sensations that would be felt by a user interacting directly with physical objects.
Published in Chapter: 5G for IoT: Between Reality and Friction; From: Fundamental and Supportive Technologies for 5G Mobile Networks
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Chapter 15
Interfacing of Actuators and Sensors
The use of touch for communication is known as haptic (or haptics). In addition to more advanced tactile feedback systems that employ actuators to create vibrations and other sensations.
Published in Chapter: Interfacing of Actuators and Sensors; From: Cyber-Physical Systems and Supporting Technologies for Industrial Automation
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Chapter 20
Visualization of Big Data Sets Using Computer Graphics
It relates to the sense of touch; the senses of touch and proprioception enable the perception and manipulation of objects.
Published in Chapter: Visualization of Big Data Sets Using Computer Graphics; From: Handbook of Research on Big Data Storage and Visualization Techniques
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Chapter 5
Remote Gripping for Effective Bilateral Teleoperation
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Chapter 8
Supporting Writing and the Writing Process Through the Use of Assistive Technology
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Chapter 11
A Graphics Tablet as a Fine Art Tool
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Chapter 66
The Human Resource Implications of Computers
Having to do with touch or sensation. Haptic devices such as a data glove allow the user to experience the feeling of touching a virtual object, or in the case of force fields and flight simulators, to experience the sensation of increased gravitational forces.
Published in Chapter: The Human Resource Implications of Computers; From: Encyclopedia of Human Resources Information Systems: Challenges in e-HRM
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Chapter 2
Building an Instructional Design Model for Immersive Virtual Reality Learning Environments
A technology which is used to provide sense of touch via additional hardware components in the virtual environment.
Published in Chapter: Building an Instructional Design Model for Immersive Virtual Reality Learning Environments; From: Designing, Deploying, and Evaluating Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education
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Design Elements for the Implementation of Threshold Crossing In and Out of Mixed Reality
Field of research that investigates the potential of using the tactile and proprioceptive system of the human body in relation to digital technologies.
Published in Chapter: Design Elements for the Implementation of Threshold Crossing In and Out of Mixed Reality; From: Handbook of Research on Implementing Digital Reality and Interactive Technologies to Achieve Society 5.0
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Chapter 22
Game Aspects in Collaborative Navigation of Blind Travelers
Relating to the sense of touch, in particular relating to the perception and manipulation of objects using the senses of touch and proprioception.
Published in Chapter: Game Aspects in Collaborative Navigation of Blind Travelers; From: Handbook of Research on Holistic Perspectives in Gamification for Clinical Practice
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