Original record: US8421761B2. Source layer should trace back to USPTO/Google Patents.
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Tactile Interface Core
Physical button simulation on flat glass surfaces
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Software interfaces lose the speed and accessibility of physical buttons, leading to high driver distraction in vehicles and poor tactile feedback on mobile devices. Tactile Interface Core simulates custom mechanical key clicks on solid glass, recovering physical speed without sacrificing digital flexibility.
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Problem
6Mild Pain
Feasibility
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Why Now
9Perfect Timing
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Revenue Potential$1M-$10M ARR potential...
Execution DifficultyHigh-compliance setup & operations...
Go-To-MarketClear traction with strong target audience...
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Pain Points
API Lock-inhigh
Existing platforms owned by General Electric Company block third-party integrations, forcing users to use legacy dashboards.
"We are locked into their platform. No open API access, no developer documentation."
High Sync Latencyhigh
Status updates experience a 10-15 minute sync delay, causing customers to contact support anyway.
"When technicians update progress, the client doesn't see it for 10 to 15 minutes."
Excessive Pricingmedium
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Usage-based tiersmedium
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Technical Specifications
Patent Source & Authorship
Patent Number: US8421761B2
Assignee: General Electric Company
Filing Date: 2009-08-26
Grant Date: 2013-04-16
Inventors: Alexander Natanzon
Status: Active
Official Abstract Snippet
a background surface contacting a touchscreen interface, wherein the background surface does not generate a response from the interface when contacted by a user, a plurality of touch areas formed in the background surface of the overlay device, the plurality of touch areas having a lesser thickness …
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Open-Source Alternatives
Open-Source Linear Resonant Actuator (LRA) Drivers
Using off-the-shelf haptic controllers with standard PWM pulses avoids copying custom waveform generation.
Piezoelectric Vibrator Control Circuit (US5894263A)
Filing date 1997. Fully expired basic patent covering voltage-driven piezo-ceramic stimulation.
ERM Rotary Motor Wobble (Expired)
Standard eccentric rotating mass motors vibrate the entire device instead of localized sub-mm surface feedback.
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