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The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for a tactile feedback instrument, and more specifically, some embodiments are directed toward methods and apparatuses for a tactile feedback stylus. Some embodiments of the invention provide a stylus used in conjunction with mobile devices. Fur

The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for a tactile feedback instrument, and more specifically, some embodiments are directed toward methods and apparatuses for a tactile feedback stylus. Some embodiments of the invention provide a stylus used in conjunction with mobile devices. Further embodiments of the invention provide a game system, comprising a game console and a stylus. Within such embodiments, the stylus comprises an electric motor and a control circuit coupled to the electric motor that is in communication with the game console and controls the electric motor. Within some of these embodiments, the stylus can vibrate or rumble when the electric motor is activated in response to gaming activity.

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1. A game system, comprising: a game console;a stylus, wherein the stylus comprises: an electric motor,a receiver, anda control circuit electrically coupled to the electric motor and electrically coupled to the receiver, wherein the control circuit is in communication with the game console through t

1. A game system, comprising: a game console;a stylus, wherein the stylus comprises: an electric motor,a receiver, anda control circuit electrically coupled to the electric motor and electrically coupled to the receiver, wherein the control circuit is in communication with the game console through the receiver and controls the electric motor; anda cartridge detachably coupled to the game console, the cartridge comprising: a pulse-width modulator configured to generate a signal pulse, anda transmitter electrically coupled to the game console and configured to transmit the signal pulse to the stylus to trigger activation of the electric motor. 2. The game system of claim 1, wherein the stylus rumbles or vibrates when the electric motor is activated. 3. The game system of claim 1, wherein the stylus further comprises a feedback mechanism electrically coupled to the control circuit that provides an electric shock, a temperature change, a physical jolt, audible waves or inaudible waves. 4. The game system of claim 1, wherein the cartridge is a game cartridge comprising an electronically readable medium storing instructions to enable the game console to execute a computer game. 5. The game system of claim 1, wherein the signal pulse has a frequency approximately ranging from 40 Hz to 100 Hz and a duty cycle approximately ranging from 20% to 80%. 6. The game system of claim 1, wherein the stylus further comprises a mono-stable circuit that activates the electric motor for a fixed period of time based on the signal pulse received. 7. The game system of claim 1, wherein the stylus further comprises an LED electrically coupled to the control circuit. 8. The game system of claim 1, wherein the LED activates when the electric motor activates. 9. The game system of claim 1, wherein the game console sends a command to the stylus to activate the LED. 10. The game system of claim 1, further comprising a first transceiver comprising the transmitter and a second transceiver comprising the receiver, wherein the first transceiver and the second transceiver establish a bi-directional wireless connection between the game console and stylus through which the game console and the stylus can send and receive data and commands. 11. The game system of claim 10, wherein the stylus further comprises a button for sending commands to the game console. 12. The game system of claim 10, wherein the stylus further comprises a sensor. 13. The game system of claim 12, wherein the sensor comprises an accelerometer, a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, a moisture sensor, a temperature sensor, a heart-rate sensor, or an orientation sensor. 14. A stylus system, comprising: a stylus, wherein the stylus comprises:an electric motor,a control circuit electrically coupled to the electric motor, wherein the control circuit controls the electric motor, anda receiver, wherein the receiver is electrically coupled to the control circuit; anda cartridge configured to detachably couple to a game console, the cartridge comprising: a pulse-width modulator configured to generate a signal pulse, anda transmitter configured to electrically couple to the game console and transmit the signal pulse to the stylus to trigger activation of the electric motor. 15. The stylus system of claim 14, wherein the stylus rumbles or vibrates when the electric motor is activated. 16. The stylus system of claim 14, wherein the stylus further comprises a feedback mechanism electrically coupled to the control circuit that provides an electric shock, a temperature change, a physical jolt, audible waves or inaudible waves. 17. The stylus system of claim 14, wherein the transmitter and the receiver establish a wireless connection such that the transmitter can issue commands to the stylus. 18. The stylus system of claim 14, wherein the cartridge is a game cartridge comprising an electronically readable medium storing instructions to enable the game console to execute a computer game. 19. The stylus system of claim 14, wherein the signal pulse has a frequency approximately ranging from 40 Hz to 100 Hz and a duty cycle approximately ranging from 20% to 80%. 20. The stylus system of claim 14, wherein the stylus further comprises a mono-stable circuit that activates the electric motor for a fixed period of time upon receiving the signal pulse. 21. The stylus system of claim 14, wherein the stylus further comprises an LED electrically coupled to the control circuit. 22. The stylus system of claim 21, wherein the LED activates when the electric motor activates. 23. The stylus system of claim 21, wherein the game console sends a command to the stylus to activate the LED. 24. A stylus system, comprising: a stylus, wherein the stylus comprises:an electric motor,a control circuit electrically coupled to the electric motor, wherein the control circuit controls the electric motor, anda first transceiver, wherein the first transceiver is electrically coupled to the control circuit; anda cartridge configured to detachably couple to a game console, the cartridge comprising: a pulse-width modulator configured to generate a signal pulse, anda second transceiver configured to electrically couple to the game console and transmit the signal pulse to the stylus to trigger activation of the electric motor. 25. The stylus system of claim 24, wherein the stylus rumbles or vibrates when the electric motor is activated. 26. The stylus system of claim 24, wherein the stylus further comprises a feedback mechanism electrically coupled to the control circuit that provides an electric shock, a temperature change, a physical jolt, audible waves or inaudible waves. 27. The stylus system of claim 24, wherein the first transceiver and the second transceiver establish a bi-directional wireless connection through which the first transceiver and the second transceiver can send and receive data and commands. 28. The stylus system of claim 24, wherein the stylus further comprises a button for sending commands to the game console. 29. The stylus system of claim 24, wherein the stylus further comprises a sensor. 30. The stylus system of claim 29, wherein the sensor comprises an accelerometer, a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, a moisture sensor, a temperature sensor, a heart-rate sensor, or an orientation sensor. 31. The stylus system of claim 24, wherein the stylus further comprises an LED electrically coupled to the control circuit. 32. The stylus system of claim 31, wherein the LED activates when the electric motor activates. 33. The stylus system of claim 31, wherein the game console sends a command to the stylus to activate the LED. 34. The stylus system of claim 24, wherein the cartridge is a game cartridge comprising an electronically readable medium storing processor instructions to enable the game console to execute a computer game.