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  2. Haptic communication - Wikipedia

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    Tactile signing is a common means of communication used by people with deafblindness. It is based on a sign language or another system of manual communication. "Tactile signing" refers to the mode or medium, i.e. signing (using some form of signed language or code), using touch.

  3. Tactile signing - Wikipedia

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    Tactile signing is a common means of communication used by people with deafblindness. It is based on a sign language or another system of manual communication. "Tactile signing" refers to the mode or medium, i.e. signing (using some form of signed language or code), using touch. It does not indicate whether the signer is using a tactile form of ...

  4. Protactile - Wikipedia

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    Protactile communication originated out of communications by DeafBlind people in Seattle in 2007 and incorporates signs from American Sign Language. Protactile is an emerging system of communication in the United States, with users relying on shared principles such as contact space, tactile imagery, and reciprocity.

  5. Haptic technology - Wikipedia

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    Haptic technology. 1992 tactile interface glove design from NASA. Haptic technology (also kinaesthetic communication or 3D touch) [1][2] is technology that can create an experience of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user. [3] These technologies can be used to create virtual objects in a computer simulation, to control ...

  6. Nonverbal communication - Wikipedia

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    Nonverbal communication is the transmission of messages or signals through a ... kinesics, tactile communication, and proxemics, influencing social, academic ...

  7. Tactile technology - Wikipedia

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    Tactile technology is the integration of multi-sensory triggers within physical objects, allowing "real world" interactions with technology. It is similar to haptic technology, as both focus on touch interactions with technology, but whereas haptic is simulated touch, tactile is physical touch. Rather than using a digital interface to interact ...

  8. Somatosensory system - Wikipedia

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    This photo shows tactile markings identifying stairs for visually impaired people. The somatosensory system, or somatic sensory system is a subset of the sensory nervous system. It has two subdivisions, one for the detection of mechanosensory information related to touch, and the other for the nociception detection of pain and temperature. [1]

  9. Communication - Wikipedia

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    Communication is commonly defined as the transmission of information. ... Tactile communication occurs through touch, vibration, stroking, rubbing, and pressure. It ...