hapticity » blog http://hapticity.net postcards from the mirror's edge. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:24:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 High-Fidelity Haptics added to the Projects page http://hapticity.net/2009/10/27/high-fidelity-haptics-added-to-the-projects-page/ http://hapticity.net/2009/10/27/high-fidelity-haptics-added-to-the-projects-page/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:06:36 +0000 Dave http://hapticity.net/?p=1864 I’ve updated my Projects page with an article detailing High-Fidelity Haptics. I blogged about that demo previously here.

]]> http://hapticity.net/2009/10/27/high-fidelity-haptics-added-to-the-projects-page/feed/ 0 New name, same great blog! http://hapticity.net/2009/10/21/new-name-same-great-blog/ http://hapticity.net/2009/10/21/new-name-same-great-blog/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:20:41 +0000 David Birnbaum http://tactilicio.us/?p=1667 I’ve changed the name of my blog from “Tactilicious” to “Hapticity.” I realize that this may cause a dip in pageviews and a bit of confusion. Here are the reasons for the change:

  • The domain name hack in “tactilicio.us” is not obvious; most people don’t notice it.
  • “Tactilicious” is difficult to pronounce.
  • Creating neologisms with -licious has gotten too popular and is beginning to annoy me.
  • The prefix “hapt-” emphasizes embodiment, which reflects the direction my writing has taken over the past couple of years.

I hope to keep the new title indefinitely. Hapticity is a term used in both chemistry and architecture. Let’s add interface design!

]]> http://hapticity.net/2009/10/21/new-name-same-great-blog/feed/ 0 Two new mixes posted to the Music page http://hapticity.net/2009/10/18/two-new-mixes-posted-to-the-music-page/ http://hapticity.net/2009/10/18/two-new-mixes-posted-to-the-music-page/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:57:55 +0000 David Birnbaum http://tactilicio.us/?p=1777 One disco, one techno. These are the first recordings I’ve made on my Urei 1620LE and I’m really happy with how big and smooth it sounds!

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]]> http://hapticity.net/2007/10/04/thesis-approved-posted/feed/ 1 Done. http://hapticity.net/2007/08/23/done/ http://hapticity.net/2007/08/23/done/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:50:33 +0000 David Birnbaum http://www.music.mcgill.ca/~birnbaum/blog/?p=37 My Master’s thesis is written and submitted. I’ll post it as soon as it’s approved.

]]> http://hapticity.net/2007/08/23/done/feed/ 1 Welcome http://hapticity.net/2007/03/11/welcome-to-tact-first-post/ http://hapticity.net/2007/03/11/welcome-to-tact-first-post/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:20:20 +0000 David Birnbaum http://www.music.mcgill.ca/~birnbaum/wordpress/?p=13 Bonjour tout le monde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m still in the throes of writing my thesis, but nevertheregardless it’s time to design and implement a plan for a life without school. And that’s why this blog begins now, when my research and writing skills are sharp and pointy, to make the most of that momentum as I transition to the next level.

But this blog is (I hope) not just for me. My intention is to provide commentary and research regarding:

  • Force feedback devices and usage scenarios
  • Vibration actuator development
  • Social and cultural effects of haptic technology
  • Human factors including physiology, cognition, semiotics and metaphor
  • Musical applications
  • Conference information and live-blogging
  • Product reviews of mass-market haptic devices

I’m more interested in design methodologies than low-level technical implementations. You probably won’t find any more than the most basic code and schematics linked from here. But you will find information on rather interesting and important subjects such as design spaces, conceptual frameworks, etc.

Stop by again soon and you will find more posts. Until then check out some of the other material I’ve provided. And please don’t hesitate to give me feedback or just drop a note to say hello. Until next time…

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