论文信息 - Vibrotactile frequency discrimination

Vibrotactile frequency discrimination

Thresholds for vibrotactile discrimination of pulse interval were determined for pulse frequencies between 1 and 384 Hz. The results point to a temporal resolution significantly more accurate than that demonstrated in earlier studies. Although touch as a vibratory sensor is in general much inferior to audition, the present results show a striking resemblance to those obtained on auditory pitch. The neurophysiological implications for the tactile as well as for the auditory system are discussed.

Ove Franzén | O. Franzén | J. Nordmark | Jan Nordmark

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