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Tactile based performance enhancement system

US8941476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2013
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B3/36
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system is disclosed for communicating tactile messages to a user, such as a racecar driver, yacht crewmember, or other athlete. The system can include a tactile vest having tactile activators for conveying tactile messages to the user, including real time messages for helping the user assess and improve physical performance. The messages may be generated based on various types of sensor data, including, for example, data collected by vehicle sensors of a racecar or yacht.

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