Wearable bracelet with bidirectional network connectivity and touch feedback
US9368006B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B6/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wearable electronic device includes a wristband; a detachable electronic module adapted to fit into the wristband, the module including a controller, a control button, a tactile sensor, a wireless interface adapter, and a tactile event reproduction element, all connected to the controller. The module is configured to transmit a touch or a tap on the tactile to a second wearable device through the wireless interface adapter, and to receive a notification of a tactile event on the second wearable device through the wireless interface adapter and to reproduce the tactile event using the reproduction element. The tactile sensor can be an accelerometer, a MEMS, a gyroscope, a capacitive sensor or a resistive sensor. The network adapter can be a Bluetooth adapter or ANT+ standard-enabled, and connects to a smartphone or a tablet. The network adapter connects to the second device over the Internet via a server.
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