Haptic Cues Sensory cue

1 haptic cues

1.1 somatosensory system
1.2 haptic cues in research

1.2.1 interaction between haptic , visual cues
1.2.2 use in technology visually impaired

haptic cues

a haptic cue either tactile sensation represents incoming signal received somatic system, or relationship between tactile sensations can used infer higher level of information. results of receiving , processing these cues collectively known sense of touch, , subject of research in fields of psychology, cognitive science, , neurobiology.

the word “haptic” can refer explicitly active exploration of environment (particularly in experimental psychology , physiology), used refer whole of somesthetic experience.

somatosensory system

the somatosensory system assimilates many kinds of information environment: temperature, texture, pressure, proprioception, , pain. signals vary each of these perceptions, , receptor systems reflect this: thermoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, nociceptors, , chemoreceptors.

haptic cues in research
the interaction between haptic , visual cues

in addition interplay of haptic communication , nonverbal communication, haptic cues primers have been looked @ means of decreasing reaction time identifying visual stimulus. subjects placed in chair fitted provided haptic cues indicating stimulus appear on screen. valid haptic cues decreased reaction time while invalid cues increased reaction time.

use in technology visually impaired

haptic cues used allow have impaired vision have access greater wealth of information. braille tactile written language read via touch, brushing fingers on raised patterns. braille technology attempt extend braille digital media , developing new tools aid in reading of web pages , other electronic devices involves combination of haptic , auditory cues.

a major issue different technologies in area attempt overcome sensory overload. amount of information can related via touch less of vision , limited current technology. result, multi-modal approaches, converting visual information both haptic , auditory output, have best results. example, electronic pen can drawn across tablet mapped screen , produce different vibrations , sounds depending on @ location.