TelEdge: Haptic Tele-Communication of a Smartphone by Electro-Tactile Stimulation Through the Edges

TL;DR

TelEdge introduces a new method for remote haptic communication by electrically stimulating smartphone edges, enhancing touch interaction during video calls with added tactile feedback.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel electrical edge display technology for smartphones that enables remote haptic communication integrated with audio-visual functions.

Findings

Effective haptic feedback was demonstrated during video calls.

Participants reported enhanced communication through tactile sensations.

The method integrates touch sensing with electrical stimulation for improved interaction.

Abstract

We present TelEdge, a novel method of remote haptic communication using electrical stimulation through the edges of the smartphone. The aim of this study is to explore communications that can be created by adding touch sensing and haptic feedback using the electrical edge display to conventional audio-visual functionality. We conducted monitoring observations and interviews during a video call between two people, presenting interactive haptic feedback.