Inconspicuous tactile notification for speaking engagements
US7164348B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B6/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
With the increasing popularity of multimedia presentations at business meetings and conferences, presenters often wish to be free to move about during their presentation. Moderators at a presentation or conference can use this invention to communicate with the presenters. Podium lights, buzzers, or other obtrusive signals are becoming less and less effective means of signaling during presentations. For this reason, the present invention employs remote controlled tactile notification rather than sight or sound. The moderator might inform the presenter that the allotted time has expired or numerous other messages may be signaled. A predetermined message or code is sent to the presenter by stimulating the presenter's sense of touch.
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