Microsoft secures patent on virtual hugs and handshakes December 24, 2012 by admin Tweet Microsoft has been awarded a patent that centers on new force feedback technology that could allow people to experience hugs and handshakes from a person thousands of miles away. Read more… Neowin Related Posts:A Microsoft patent may show what the canceled Xbox…A newly revealed patent may show what Microsoft's…Judge overturns Google's $32.5 million fine in…AMD patent outlines automatic RAM overclocking toolMicrosoft patent reveals "Surface Trio" design