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Audience participation gloves

US8477986B1 · kind B1 · utility

6Cited by
15References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 2010
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 21, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2430/01
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An audience interaction device is provided in the form factor of a glove. The glove can include a light emitting circuit including a series of lights disposed long finger receptacles of the glove. The light emitting circuit includes a series of lights, a portable power source, a switch, and wires providing electrical communication between the components. The circuit can include controls to provide a steady light output, a flashing output, a sequencing output, etc. The lights can be of a single color or multi colored. Chemiluminescence's can also be used for producing light. The device can include a noise generating device disposed upon a palm section of the glove. The noise generating device can be a mechanical device or an electrically drive noise generating apparatus. The electrically driven apparatus can be continuous, time based, or based upon proximity to an opposing glove.

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