System and method for providing directions haptically
US10716371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45B2200/1063
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage devices for providing directions haptically such that sight and hearing can continue unimpeded. In one exemplary embodiment, a wearable device (such as earphones, ear rings, gloves, glasses, or other wearable objects) configured as disclosed herein receives directions to an intended destination for a user, the directions comprising a movement action and a distance to the movement action. The wearable device has multiple haptic output units and generates, through one of those units, a haptic output based on the directions. This allows the user to receive the directions through touch rather than looking at their mobile device or from audio.
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