Vibrating footwear device and entertainment system for use therewith
US8644967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2201/023
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A footwear device for enhancing an entertainment experience in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a first actuator mounted in the footwear device and operable to impart a vibration to the footwear device based on an indication of reproduced sound included in the entertainment experience. A vibration signal is provided to drive the vibration of the footwear device and may be based on reproduced audible information and/or enhanced information optimized to maximize vibration. The present application also relates to an entertainment system for use with the vibrating footwear device.
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